What question did this study set out to answer?

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

November 1, 1963

Towards an understanding of inequity.

Key Points

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.

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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