New directions in social stratification and income distribution: Introduction |
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Authors: | Wil Arts Riël Vermunt |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Economic Sociology and Psychology, Erasmus University, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands;(2) Department of Social and Organizational Psychology, University of Leyden, The Netherlands |
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Abstract: | The contributors to this special issue address important problems in the area of social stratification and income distribution. More specifically, Van der Sar and Van Praag offer a solution to the problem of measuring the relative importance of a social position by referring to the individual utility function. Hermkens and Boerman test hypotheses derived from functionalist and marxist theory concerning the degree of value consensus associated with the differential allotment of income and prestige to social positions. Shepelak points to the effects of a prevailing system of norms and values — beliefs about meritocracy, fair shares and opportunity — on the equalization of incomes. Arts and Van Wijck study social constraints to income equalization and focus on the inadequacy of decision-making processes and imperfect implementation of decisions. In the final contribution to this issue, Jasso examines the behavioral and social consequences of the simultaneous operation of two distinct considerations on courses of action: the individual's own well-being and the societal common good. |
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Keywords: | distributive justice stratification income inequality |
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