The relationships between perceived social inequality, evaluated social inequality, the work ethic, political preference, several social-identity variables, and the belief in a just world were examined using data from a sample of 233 adults drawn from a metropolitan area. All seven variables were significantly associated with the belief in a just world except sex, educational attainment, and occupational prestige.
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