economic inequality
Definition
Economic inequality refers to the unequal distribution of wealth and resources across populations. White Americans' subjective perceptions of their economic position within racial hierarchies—shaped by comparisons to other White Americans and to other racial and ethnic groups—meaningfully relate to political attitudes and voting behavior.
Sources: Kukharkin et al. (2026)
Related Terms
Applications
Economic Inequality and Anti-dei Attitudes
White Americans who perceive themselves in "last place" within the racial economic hierarchy report higher anti-DEI attitudes.
Sources: Kukharkin et al. (2026)
Economic Inequality and Political Support
White Americans' subjective perceptions of their position within the racial economic hierarchy are significantly associated with Trump support and Trump voting behavior in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
Sources: Kukharkin et al. (2026)
