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Kika and the Meritocratic Trap: when Effort Isn't Enough

The story of Cristian “el Kika” Vidal—a young man educated in Concordia's public schools, hardworking and committed—exposes the contrast between meritocratic discourse and a reality that excludes. This article reconstructs the historical origin of the figure of the “slacker” as a tool of social control, a way to justify inequality and the lack of opportunities.
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The story of Cristian “el Kika” Vidal—a young man educated in Concordia's public schools, hardworking and committed—exposes the contrast between meritocratic discourse and a reality that excludes. This article reconstructs the historical origin of the figure of the “slacker” as a tool of social control, a way to justify inequality and the lack of opportunities.

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diariojunio.com.ar broke the news on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
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