American versus East Asian norms and labor market institutions affecting socioeconomic inequality

• Published in: Research in social stratification and mobility Vol. 90; p. 100914
• Main Authors: Sakamoto, Arthur, Koo, Anita
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2024
• Subjects: Confucianism; Culture; East Asia; Income inequality; Institutions; Labor markets; Norms; Income inequality; Norms; Labor markets; East Asia; Confucianism; Institutions; Culture

We review research on social stratification and labor market institutions with a focus on typical East Asian practices versus common American perspectives about income inequalities. In contrast to American concerns about discrimination, equality of opportunity and individualism, the understanding of...