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The Myth of Meritocracy: Institutional Power, Race and Educational Inequality in Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé’s Ace of Spades

This study examines the myth of meritocratic neutrality in Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé’s Ace of Spades, focusing on how an elite educational institution can reproduce racial and class inequality while presenting itself as a space of achievement, excellence and legitimate selection. The study addresses a gap in existing criti...