Is meritocracy preventing Singaporeans from giving back?

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As a result of missing the fact that certain inequalities are entrenched and that people may not have the same starting point, the meritocratic principle they hold dear may be preventing society from being generous, 

You see that your paycheck is yours because you worked hard for it and you made all the right sacrifices, and it makes you a less gracious person

"There's always the assumption that because we are a meritocratic society, if people are poor, it must be their fault; they must be not working hard," 

one reason for the poor giving rate is the mentality among Singaporeans that the Government, not them, is responsible for helping the needy.

Singaporeans, especially the privileged, are not aware of what is happening on the ground.....You can live in your cocoon if you go from your wonderful condominium or big house to your office in Shenton Way... Just because you sometimes visit hawker centres and see old people cleaning up (doesn't mean) you know the stories they carry with them."

For qns on meritocracy....

Qn:  Is there still a place for charity in today’s world? (Cam. 2006)