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Book (Diversity In Organizations) Page 232-234 Question #4

Belief in meritocracy and that people can "pull themselves up by their bootstraps" is common in the United States. Had you considered "the myth of meritocracy" prior to reading this selection? What do you think of the possibility that by discriminating against minorities, society and organizations provide advantages for Whites? In what ways does failure to acknowledge the consequences of discrimination contributes to Whites' feelings of their own individual qualifications and 'merit?"