October 8, 2025SociologyOpen Access

The Reproduction of Wealth Inequality: How Middle- and Upper-Class Parents Instil Financial Orientations in Their Children

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Qualitative analysis reveals distinct financial orientations shaping children’s economic practices in contrasting communities.

The study highlights systematic differences in children's economic practices tied to parental financial orientation.
Middle-class parents may struggle to maintain positions, whereas upper-class parents emphasize play and growth.
Qualitative interviews across two communities reveal how class-based values influence financial perspectives.
Understanding these orientations is crucial for addressing the broader implications of wealth inequality.

Rogstad et al. (2025) studied this question.

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