Conceptions of Social Inequalities Theory, Research, and Interventions
The Cambridge Handbook of Ethnic and Racial Discrimination and Youth Development, Tiffany Yip, Editör, Cambridge Univ Press, Cambridge, ss.523-551, 2026
- Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1017/9781009351478.022
- Yayınevi: Cambridge Univ Press
- Basıldığı Şehir: Cambridge
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.523-551
- Editörler: Tiffany Yip, Editör
- Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Social inequalities refer to the unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges among social groups. Inequalities are characterized by systematic access disparities in various aspects of life, such as income, education, healthcare, and social status. When individuals attribute social disparities to a lack of individual effort, despite evidence of systemic biases, discriminatory attitudes can result in denying access to opportunities for certain segments of the population. Developmental scientists have studied the origins of conceptions about social inequalities in everyday contexts. We review research on children’s awareness of social inequalities, their responses to social disparities, and the role of peer and authority influences on children’s evaluations of social inequalities. Factors discussed include the sociopolitical system, children’s ethnic and racial background, and their own socioeconomic status. Finally, we describe intervention programs designed to reduce biases and promote positive intergroup attitudes and how identity influences one’s perspective about the broader societal landscape.