Introduction: Reframing the Inequality Debate toward Opportunity and Mobility

Eng, Norman; Ornstein, Allan C.

doi:10.1111/josi.12186

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Section: Class Costs Of Overestimating Upward Mobilitymentioning

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“…Reframing political discourse to focus on promoting opportunity and mobility may open new channels for reducing economic inequality (Eng & Ornstein, 2016). Eng and Ornstein (2016) draw on evidence from Gallup and Pew Charitable Trust polls to support their claim that, “Talk of opportunity and mobility appears to resonate more than that of income inequality” (p. 623). They note that 46% of polling respondents did not perceive the government as responsible for “reducing the wealth gap,” yet 83% believed the government should “boost mobility for the poor and the middle-class” (Eng & Ornstein, 2016, p. 623).…”

Section: Class Costs Of Overestimating Upward Mobilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Eng and Ornstein (2016) draw on evidence from Gallup and Pew Charitable Trust polls to support their claim that, “Talk of opportunity and mobility appears to resonate more than that of income inequality” (p. 623). They note that 46% of polling respondents did not perceive the government as responsible for “reducing the wealth gap,” yet 83% believed the government should “boost mobility for the poor and the middle-class” (Eng & Ornstein, 2016, p. 623). Centering discussions of redistributive and safety net programs on their capacity for increasing mobility and asset building may build support and cross-cutting alliances.…”

Section: Class Costs Of Overestimating Upward Mobilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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“Minding the gap”: Social psychological insights for strengthening interclass relations and advancing economic justice.

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Heeding the call to "mind the gap," we examine three growing areas of social psychological inquiry with implications for strengthening interclass relations and advancing economic justice. First, we consider how scarcity affects decision making and the potential of findings in this area to challenge classist stereotypes and attributions. Next, we turn to the "blindness" and narcissism of class privilege, illuminating how entitlement undermines interclass relations and the need for effective interventions. Finally, we examine the role of beliefs about class permeability, particularly the overestimation of economic mobility, in legitimizing class inequalities. Obstacles and opportunities for reducing class divisions are discussed, and to encourage the next wave of research in these areas, we identify directions for further investigation. What is the significance of this article for the general public?Poverty and rising economic inequality are among the greatest challenges of our time. We examine how research on the effects of scarcity on decision making, class privilege, and beliefs about economic mobility can be leveraged to strengthen interclass relations and advance economic justice.

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Section: Class Costs Of Overestimating Upward Mobilitymentioning

confidence: 99%