Name of assessment: Assessment 2: Report
Length: 1500 words
Assessment brief Summary: Students are expected to use relevant theory to write a report about one type of inequality in Australian society.
In “The Meritocracy Myth”, McNamee and Miller identify several ‘non-merit’ factors which “suppress, neutralize, or even negate the effects of merit and create barriers to individual mobility”.
Discuss the argument that meritocracy is a myth in relation to the education system in Australia. In doing so, explain the ‘non-merit factors’ which can influence a student’s educational outcomes. Use research to support your discussion.
For an understanding of McNamee and Millers’ work, please use the articles provided by the teacher for this purpose. These articles will be uploaded on the Portal under “assessment 3”.
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