American Meritocracy: Stress, Myth, and Reality
Introduction to the Concept The concept of American Meritocracy Myth Stress (AMMS) refers to the chronic psychological distress experienced by individuals navigating a societal structure that ostensibly promotes achievement based purely on individual effort and talent, yet simultaneously presents undeniable evidence of systemic barriers and inherited advantage. This dissonance between the espoused cultural narrative—that hard […]