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To explore the theory of social inequity, particularly focusing on wage disparities and their resolution.

November 1, 1963Journal of Abnormal & Social Psychology

Towards an understanding of inequity.

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To explore the theory of social inequity, particularly focusing on wage disparities and their resolution.
Developed a theoretical framework based on Festinger's cognitive dissonance.
Identified conditions that lead to the emergence of inequity.
Utilized observational field studies to support the theory.
Outlined specific conditions under which wage inequities emerge.
Provided strategies for reducing or eliminating identified inequities.

Implication

Theory of social inequity identifies conditions for wage disparities, suggesting methods for resolution.

Abstract

A theory of social inequity, with special consideration given to wage inequities is presented. A special case of Festinger's cognitive dissonance, the theory specifies the conditions under which inequity will arise and the means by which it may be reduced or eliminated. Observational field studies s

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J. Stacy Adams (1963) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6985d601baaf5c50b99b37d0 https://doi.org/10.1037/h0040968

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Theory of social inequity identifies conditions for wage disparities, suggesting methods for resolution.

Towards an understanding of inequity.

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Towards an understanding of inequity.

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