Advantage is cumulative
Context
This phrase was in the crisis of meritocracy article in the LRB I like this article because it really articulates well a lot about how I feel regarding the advantages provided by privilege
What is it
It’s just the idea that when you have advantages, you are in a position to preserve those advantage. And so you can continue to reap the benefits of those advantages.
Other Ideas
This reminds me of the Matthew Principle from War and Peace and War
Source:
Crisis of meritocracy article from the LRB