Harnessing the potential of egalitarian processes requires a psychology of inequality.

Authors

Alexander Schakowski, Simon Ciranka

Published in

The Behavioral and brain sciences. Volume 49. Pages e442. Oct 02, 2026. Epub Oct 02, 2026.

Abstract

The target article demonstrates that inequality exists even in traditional subsistence societies often labeled "egalitarian." It suggests that relative equality is maintained by egalitarian processes that channel self-interested motives, rather than by evolved preferences for equality. We argue that harnessing the potential of egalitarian processes to reduce existing inequalities requires a better understanding of the psychological effects of inequality.

PMID:
42825716
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