Why grit alone is not enough to overcome systemic barriers
In short: Sociologist Anindya Kundu argues that perseverance is only one piece of the puzzle for disadvantaged students. To truly succeed, students must develop a specific capacity to navigate complex systems.
While many attribute success to "stick-to-itiveness," Kundu suggests that grit is insufficient when facing personal, social, and institutional challenges. Instead, he emphasizes the development of agency—the active capacity to maneuver through and overcome obstacles within a system.
The talk highlights stories of students who have defied expectations by mastering this navigation. It offers a framework for understanding how students can move beyond mere endurance to achieve success in environments that may be stacked against them.
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