Intelligence and Class Distinction: An Unintended Consequence of Meritocracy
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to examine the social processes in place that encourage intelligence stratification and why this is a problem we should be deeply concerned about. Those who are not part of the upward meritocratic trend represent a challenge in the form of a new class based on intelligence. Government will have to find ways to adapt to the new labor market and ensure that those who pursue legitimate and hard work continue to be valued and maintained in a way that prevents them from slipping into poverty.