Why Do Nominal Characteristics Acquire Status Value? A Minimal Explanation for Status Construction

Noah P. Mark, Lynn Smith-Lovin, Cecilia L. Ridgeway
2009 American Journal of Sociology  
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doi:10.1086/606142 pmid:20503743 fatcat:sdpqo455efdijlfofau3zxxfoq