Exploding the Myth of Meritocracy with Ofer Sharone [TEASER]

Teaser for full-length exclusive bonus episode on Patreon. An in-depth interview with UMass Amherst sociologist and professor Ofer Sharone about the stigma trap that laid off workers can fall into and how the myth of meritocracy impacts even people who don't think they believe in it. For the full bonus episode, go to patreon.com/proxypodcast.   From the episode: Learn more about Ofer Sharone and his work: www.umass.edu/sociology/about/directory/ofer-sharone His book The Stigma Trap: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-stigma-trap-9780190239244?cc=us&lang=en&   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proxy is an independent podcast and we rely on listeners. To support emotional investigative journalism™️ and help the show keep going, consider joining our Patreon: patreon.com/proxypodcast. You’ll get ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus interviews. Sign up for our free newsletter: proxypodcast.substack.com Follow us on Instagram: @proxypodcast @yoweishaw Get in touch at [email protected]