In theory, #Meritocracy is the fairest idea of all — the belief that #talent, #effort, and #intelligence should determine #success, not #birth or #background. But in reality, this noble idea often mutates into a subtle form of #Plutocracy — a system where #wealth quietly dictates who gets to be “#meritorious.” From #eliteSchools to #corporateBoardrooms, the ladder of #merit is rarely open to everyone equally. The #childrenOfPrivilege begin higher up — equipped with better #education, #guidance,