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#949 Angarika Deb: The Anthropology of Fairness, Individual Preferences, and Gender Inequality

The Dissenter

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Exploring Fairness Perceptions and Social Roles

The chapter delves into various societies' fairness perceptions, from online populations to hunter-gatherer groups, examining differences across socio-economic classes and the role of social relationships in shaping views on fairness. It also discusses the speaker's personal experience with the caste system in urban India, reservation impacts in universities, and how historical disadvantages influence present situations. Furthermore, the analysis explores individual preferences influenced by socio-cultural contexts, the dynamics of individualism-collectivism, and how cultural factors shape personal choices and expectations.

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