Meritology versus meritocracy as a factor of culturalization

Abstract

Currently, in the socio-cultural system, as well as in the educational one, some ideologies based on merit are elaborated: the ideology of selection, of a liberal nature, and the ideology of the refusal of selection, of a democratic nature. Discussions on meritology are part of socio-cultural issues and are seen as a symptom of democratization and equalization of opportunities for socio-cultural ascension. The essence of the ideal of meritology is that if everyone has equal chances, then the winners deserve their success. In the modern school, everything must be articulated in the basis of equality and merit. Meritocracy and meritology are principles of justice. The main concern of meritology involves a series of beliefs: belief in education and in justice, and as a result, in non-discrimination. Meritology provides the chance for the student to demonstrate his abilities. Today, the school faces a series of problems that it must face from a socio-cultural perspective. When we talk about equal opportunities for all students, this does not mean that everyone is equal, but that they can strive and compete in all social positions based on equal opportunities. Merit selection and acceptance of merit-based inequality presupposes, in fact, a real equality of opportunity.