After all, four decades of evidence has now shown that corporations in Europe as well as the US are evading the meritocratic hiring and promotion of women to top position—no matter how much "soft pressure" is put upon them.
2013年考研真题（英语二）阅读理解 Section Ⅱ
But, when one considers the obstacles to achieving the meritocratic ideal, it does look as if a fairer world must be temporarily ordered.
2013年考研真题（英语二）阅读理解 Section Ⅱ