Sharose Islam

To the short-sighted, the idea of meritocracy sounds perfect. However, that is far from the truth. A truly meritocratic system is a paradox in itself because it states nothing about the determinants of what "merit" really is.

As a young woman, I am constantly exposed to tropes in television and media who model the “cool girl” behaviour. If you haven’t heard about The Girl Next Door, you are surely familiar with the iconic “I’m a cool girl” quote from Gone Girl.