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Examining the role of television programmes in legitimising inherited wealth and privilege for the super-rich in a society that values meritocracy (2023)
Journal Article

Recent years have seen the proliferation of television broadcasts that focus on the lavish lifestyles and consumption of “rich kids.” However, flaunting inherited wealth is an accountable activity within UK society that claims to be based on meritocr... Read More about Examining the role of television programmes in legitimising inherited wealth and privilege for the super-rich in a society that values meritocracy.

‘How the other half lives’?: Taking a critical approach to the social psychology of economic inequality and extreme wealth (2023)
Journal Article

The negative impact of economic inequality on social issues and wellbeing is of importance to social psychology that historically has an interest in social justice. Social Identity Theory is explored as an approach that acknowledges the wider context... Read More about ‘How the other half lives’?: Taking a critical approach to the social psychology of economic inequality and extreme wealth.