Life's a Meritocracy, right?We like to think meritocracy rewards the people who are most talented, driven and capable.But what happens when the very things you're told will help you get ahead can actually work against you?In this second part of the meritocracy series, I look at the "hustle penalty" and the hidden costs of how you present yourself when you're trying to move up.Sometimes the harder you try to look like you belong, the more obvious it becomes that you don't.I’m Barry, a comedian whose personal journey through failure, homelessness, and rebuilding led me to explore the socio and behavioural economics of inequality.Luisa is currently developing a show about Mary Magdalene and how different the world would look if the Bible was translated by women? Her show is a self financed project that is being supported by individuals on Patreon: https://patreon.com/luisaomielanShe has a run of it in January the the Kings head in Islington.No sponsors on Barry's Economics, ever.... this channel is funded by viewers:▶ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barryseconomics▶ Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barryseconomicshttps://paypal.me/barryseconomicsThis channel digs into how systems of power shape our identity, behaviour, and beliefs, and how we can shift the stories we tell ourselves and each other about poverty, inequality, and who’s to blame.How to Support Barry’s EconomicsHelp us stay independent and keep making videos like this.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barryseconomicshttps://ko-fi.com/barryseconomicshttps://paypal.me/barryseconomicshttps://www.patreon.com/barryseconomicsMore about me: https://barryferns.co.uk/Mailing List Sign-up: https://tr.ee/0BKMVwYou can also follow me on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@barryseconomicsInstagram: instagram.com/barryseconomicTwitter: twitter.com/barryseconomicsSubstack: https://substack.com/@barryseconomicsBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/barryseconomics.bsky.socialReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/barryferns/If you’re new to this, check out Gary's Economics first! His channel gives the structural and financial perspective. This one adds the lived, social and emotional side.Support Gary's Wealth Tax Campaign Here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm4gs9Nl1L6eqWbUydjO00Want to see the stand-up side of all this?Find my live comedy and storytelling here:https://www.youtube.com/@mrbarryfernsTo learn more about my comedy club, Angel Comedy, and buy tickets for shows head here: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/Sources & Further ReadingRudman, L. A. (1998)Self-Promotion as a Risk Factor for Women: The Costs and Benefits of Counterstereotypical Impression Management.Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 74(3), 629–645.https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.74.3.629Bourdieu, P. (1979/1984)Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste.Harvard University Press.Rivera, L. A. (2015)Pedigree: How Elite Students Get Elite Jobs.Princeton University Press. Rivera's research examines how elite employers' definitions of "merit" can favour candidates from privileged backgrounds.Rivera, L. A. & Tilcsik, A. (2016)"Class Advantage, Commitment Penalty: The Gendered Effect of Social Class Signals in an Elite Labor Market."Giles, H. (1970)"Evaluative Reactions to Accents."Kang, S. K., DeCelles, K. A., Tilcsik, A. & Jun, S. (2016)"Whitened Résumés: Race and Self-Presentation in the Labor Market."Friedman, S. & Laurison, D. (2019)The Class Ceiling: Why It Pays to Be Privileged.Salganik, M. J., Dodds, P. S. & Watts, D. J. (2006)"Experimental Study of Inequality and Unpredictability in an Artificial Cultural Market."Science, 311(5762), 854–856.Salganik, M. J. & Watts, D. J. (2008)"Leading the Herd Astray: An Experimental Study of Self-Fulfilling Prophecies in an Artificial Cultural Market."
