Equity theory organizes the untested link between inequity and reparations

Evidence

Although researchers have theorized about such a connection between perceived inequity, emotion, and action, very few empirical tests of this association have actually been conducted. We believe that equity theory can serve as an organizing framework for understanding and testing this process. In this chapter, we propose a model that integrates principles of socialjusticewithresearchoncollectiveguiltand specifies how perceptions of inequity might motivate reparations. — Nyla R. Branscombe and Bertjan Doosje (eds.), Collective Guilt, 427

Categorization

• DEFINE: Introduces equity theory as the chapter’s organizing lens for linking perceived inequity to collective guilt and reparative action.
• XREF: connects to: Equity theory organizes how perceived inequity becomes collective guilt and reparative action. — Nyla R. Branscombe and Bertjan Doosje (eds.), Collective Guilt: International…, 427; Whites feeling collective guilt may attempt actual compensation or partial reparation to restore equity — Nyla R. Branscombe and Bertjan Doosje (eds.), Collective Guilt: International…, 470

Broader Connections

• Equity theory organizes how perceived inequity becomes collective guilt and reparative action. #expands (0.95) — Nyla R. Branscombe and Bertjan Doosje (eds.), Collective Guilt, 427
• Whites feeling collective guilt may attempt actual compensation or partial reparation to restore equity #exemplifies (0.92) — Nyla R. Branscombe and Bertjan Doosje (eds.), Collective Guilt, 470