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Peer reviewedRitzman, Rosemary L.; Tomaskovic-Devey, Donald – Social Forces, 1992
Analysis of national survey data showed that the equity principle (those who contribute more should receive higher rewards) is a dominant U.S. social value, varying with education but not other life-chance differences. Equality counternorms were related to all life-chance variables, particularly race and income. Contains 30 references. (SV)
Descriptors: Educational Attainment, Income, Public Opinion, Social Attitudes
