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Previous research has shown that schools often justify student performance differences using meritocratic ideals. One potential consequence of such ideals is the legitimization of outcome inequalities across various spheres, including those traditionally associated with equality and redistribution. In this study, we argue that the promotion of meri...
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... statistical analysis for this research was conducted using the lme4 package in R version 4.1.3. Figure 2 illustrates the distribution of responses to the three items on market justice preferences (healthcare, pensions, and education), indicating that most respondents tended to disagree or strongly disagree with the idea that it is just for people with higher incomes to have access to better services in these areas. The strongest opposition was observed in the healthcare sector, as the majority of respondents (66.4%) were against the idea that higher-income individuals should have access to better healthcare services. ...
