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The Matthew effect
Book • 2010
The Matthew Effect: How Advantage Begets Further Advantage is a book by sociologist Daniel Rigney that explores the Matthew effect, a social phenomenon where those who already have advantages tend to accumulate more over time.
Named after the biblical verse Matthew 25:29 ("For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance"), the book examines how initial advantages in various fields, such as education, wealth, and social status, lead to further opportunities and success.
Rigney analyzes the mechanisms through which this effect operates, highlighting the cumulative impact of small advantages.
He also discusses the implications of the Matthew effect for social inequality and mobility.
The book provides insights into how early advantages can shape long-term outcomes and perpetuate disparities.
Named after the biblical verse Matthew 25:29 ("For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance"), the book examines how initial advantages in various fields, such as education, wealth, and social status, lead to further opportunities and success.
Rigney analyzes the mechanisms through which this effect operates, highlighting the cumulative impact of small advantages.
He also discusses the implications of the Matthew effect for social inequality and mobility.
The book provides insights into how early advantages can shape long-term outcomes and perpetuate disparities.
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