Lower Income than My Upper Class Peers

by Jack Murrow, class of 2028, a Computer Science and Engineering student at Santa Clara University.

Introduction

I am Jack, a Santa Clara University …

Barriers in my High School as a Low-Income student

by Alejandra Oceguera, class of 2028, a Theater Arts student at Santa Clara University.

Introduction

I am Alejandra, a Santa Clara University Theater …

Addressing the Issues of Meritocracy

Addressing the systemic issue of meritocracy, where students feel unprepared, they have much more potential than they think.

1. Identify Root Causes …

Myth of Meritocracy Part 2

Meritocracy is a myth, due to nepotism and low social mobility.

Nepotism

Nepotism is when people grant an advantage, privilege, or position to their …

Myth of Meritocracy Part 1

Meritocracy is a myth, and a lot of it is given by luck.

This is basically “rigged.”

Luck

A bubble chart here is an example of …

Example of Meritocracy as a Myth

Black and Latin students face oppression, racial and gendered, in STEM higher education (including mathematics).

Introductory mathematics courses …

Perspectives and Education

Meritocracy is a myth, but be aware that education should not be given up on.

Meritocracy is accepted as the ideal, where individuals are rewarded …

Anthony Abraham Jack's experience as a Low-Income College Student

by Anthony Abraham Jack, a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Summary

He was a freshman at Amherst College, a private liberal …