Entry:
Rasinski, Kenneth A. and Scott, Leslie A., "Ideology and Beliefs About Social Justice Across Cultures," Paper presented to the American Psychological Association, Boston, August, 1990.
Abstract:
While Germans are divided as to whether class background or effort is important for getting ahead, most Americans stress effort and ability. In both countries, valuing effort positively associates with perceptions of fair profit distribution, while in Germany a belief in class distinctions to a lesser extent decreases beliefs in fairness. These effects are stronger for the highly educated and, in America, for wealthier persons.
GSS Years:1984
Other Data Sets:
ALLBUS 1984
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GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document: |
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Variable Name |
Variable Label |
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| EQUAL1 |
EVERYONE SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR SELF |
| EQUAL7 |
BUSINESS PROFITS ARE DISTRIBUTED FAIRLY |
| EQUAL8 |
SOCIAL STANDING DUE TO ABILITY |
| USCLASS1 |
TRADITIONAL CLASS DIVISIONS STILL REMAIN |
| USCLASS2 |
ACHIEVEMENT DEPENDS ON FAMILY BACKGROUND |
| USCLASS3 |
ACHIEVEMENT DEPENDS ON EDUC AND ABILITY |
| USCLASS6 |
DIFFERENCES IN CLASS ARE AN INCENTIVE |
| USCLASS7 |
DIFFERENCES IN CLASS REFLECT OWN EFFORT |
| USCLASS8 |
SOCIAL DIFFERENCES ARE ACCEPTABLE |
| INCOME |
TOTAL FAMILY INCOME |
| DEGREE |
RS HIGHEST DEGREE |