What does rankism mean?
Rankism means Abuse, discrimination, or exploitation based on rank..
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/ˈɹæŋkɪz(ə)m/ · noun
Abuse, discrimination, or exploitation based on rank..
The grading system is behind most forms of overt rankism in the schools. Many people blame the school entrance examinations, saying that rankism cannot be eliminated as long as the so-called examination hell remains.
Rankisms cannot be merely legislated away by an authoritarian system, although legislative efforts can help because they introduce and solidify a third-party socio-cultural role that is watching, judging, and may take action.
Rankism is a degrading assertion of rank. It's what's happening when a person, a group, or nation acts as if it outranks another and attempts to demean, humiliate, or exploit it.
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Rankism means Abuse, discrimination, or exploitation based on rank..
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The grading system is behind most forms of overt rankism in the schools. Many people blame the school entrance examinations, saying that rankism cannot be eliminated as long as the so-called examination hell remains.
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