status
Definition
Status refers to an individual's perceived position within economic hierarchies, both within one's own racial group and relative to other racial/ethnic groups. White Americans' subjective perceptions of their status—particularly feelings of being in "last place," worse off than both other White and Asian Americans and close to being passed by Black and Hispanic Americans—are measured through within-group and between-group comparisons and remain relatively stable across time. These subjective status perceptions are associated with anti-DEI attitudes, Trump support, and Trump voting behavior in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
Sources: Kukharkin et al. (2026)
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Applications
Status and Anti-DEI Attitudes
White Americans who perceive themselves as being in "last place" within the racial economic hierarchy report support for anti-DEI attitudes.
Sources: Kukharkin et al. (2026)
Status and Political Support
Subjective perceptions of being in "last place" are significantly associated with support for Trump and likelihood of voting for Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
Sources: Kukharkin et al. (2026)
