They also believe that society works in a meritocratic system: that people work for what they achieve, and achieve what they deserve, according to their own merit and effort, i.e., they work hard to get the best jobs in later life.
People work for what they achieve, and achieve what they deserve, i.e., they work hard to get the best jobs in later life. This is according to their own merit and effort. This is what they believe. Society works in a meritocratic system: this.