1st Edition
World of Difference A moral Perspective on Social Inequality
Edited By Naomi Ellemers
Copyright 2017
136 Pages
by
Routledge
Public debates tend to see social inequality as resulting from individual decisions people make, for instance with respect to their education or lifestyle. Solutions are often sought in supporting individuals to make better choices. This neglects the importance of social groups and communities in determining individual outcomes. A moral perspective on social inequality questions the fairness of... Read more
Acknowledgments, Authors, 1. Social inequality: Myths and facts, 2. Education and work, 3. Health, 4. Migration, 5. Climate change, References and further reading
Biography
Naomi Ellemers is a social psychologist. She has published extensively on social inequality in a range of outlets, including Science. She is Distinguished University Professor at Utrecht University, and a member of the Supervisory Board of PWC in the Netherlands. Ellemers is a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, and Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy. Her work has attracted various honors, including the highest scientific distinction in the Netherlands, the Spinoza award.
