Glad You Asked - Season 2 - Eps 4: Is Meritocracy a Myth?
Education in the United States is supposed to be meritocratic, meaning a student’s achievement is measured solely by their efforts. But how do class and privilege affect opportunity, and does everyone really get the same shot? Glad You Asked host Fabiola Cineas explores how the myth of meritocracy perpetuates racism while keeping the American dream achievable only for a privileged few.
About Glad You Asked
Title: Glad You Asked
First Air Date: 2019-10-08
Last Air Date: 2021-07-28
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 8/10 (from 1 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 2
Total Episodes: 20
Network: YouTube Premium
Genres: Unknown
Production Companies: Vox Media Studios
Synopsis
YouTube Originals presents Vox’s Glad You Asked, an ensemble-led exploration of topics driven by our curiosity about the world around us. Producers Cleo Abram, Alex Clark, Joss Fong, and Christophe Haubursin share in their reporting as they discover why we cry, how the internet works, and if we'll ever survive on mars. Their intersecting journeys reveal unexpected answers.
