"only the top 10% will succeed"
This may be true of most human social structures, but we should at least attempt to allow that 10% to be chosen on merit when possible, rather than shame potential challengers out.
I empathize with the rest of your post.
"we don't have a say."
We do...it's just proportionate to our stake!
Agreed, it's apparently easier to shame those who don't know better rather than teaching or helping them to do better. Thanks for the insight mate and wish you a positive week ahead, cheers.