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The myth of meritocracy

The cultural sector has become a self-endorsing closed shop and it’s high time for a shake-up. Simon Dancey throws down the gauntlet and commits to leading the charge.

Dr Simon Dancey
6 min read

With my background in sociology, I’m fascinated by the way middle-class values and structures dominate the cultural landscape of the UK. Recent reports, particularly the Panic! 2018 research, ha...

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