David Rose () (Institute for Social and Economic Research)
Abstract
This paper reviews recent literature relating to relative deprivation, reference groups and social comparisons and discusses some ideas for qualitative research which might assist in determining how one might replicate Runciman's Relative Deprivation and Social Justice (1966) in the early 21st century. What sorts of social comparisons do people now make and are their reference groups as restricted as they appeared to be forty years ago? Following a brief review of the theoretical background on the importance of social comparisons, some key issues relevant to a re-examination of reference groups and relative deprivation are examined. This is complemented by a brief review of recent literature. Finally, there is an outline of some qualitative research designed to sensitise us to the problems which might be involved in a re-study of Runciman's seminal work and thus examines people's ideas about social comparisons, reference groups and views on social inequalities.
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Paper provided by Institute for Social and Economic Research in its series ISER working papers with number
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Length: 22 Date of creation: Sep 2006 Date of revision: Handle: RePEc:ese:iserwp:2006-48
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