Justice perceptions act differently depending on which layer of self-identity is engaged

Evidence

First, in light of the relational versus collective distinction in Brewer and Gardner’s (1996) self-identity framework to the procedural justice literature, it becomes apparent that there has been a lack of sufficient attention to the dynamics at the group level in the procedural justice literature (Leung et al., 2007). Most theories and empirical studies in the past have focused on treatment of individuals and dynamics at an interpersonal level (Lind & Tyler, 1988; Tyler & Lind, 1992; Tyler & Blader, 2000, 2003). Future research in the procedural justice domain may benefit from heightened clarity about the aspect of one’s self-identity in its inquiry and the distinction of the effects concerning people’s relational self versus collective self. Such efforts can potentially provide new intellectual directions and insights with regard to the effects of justice on people’s behaviors and attitudes. For example, there may be gender differences in the relative impact of procedural justice at a relational level versus a group level. Women may be more affected by procedural fairness at an interpersonal level, whereas men may be more influenced by procedural justice at a group level. — Roderick M. Kramer, Geoffrey J. Leonardelli, Robert W. Livingston, Social Cognition, Social Identity, and…, 2356

Categorization

• SEED: The gendered split in which fairness level matters most (relational for women, group for men) could seed an essay on how institutions allocate attention between individual and collective treatment.
• QUESTION: Is there empirical support for the gender difference in relational vs group procedural justice sensitivity, or is this a pure hypothesis?
• XREF: connects to: Participatory justice links individual empowerment to collective achievement rather than liberal individualism — David Schlosberg, Defining Environmental Justice:…, 254; Perceived identity overrides legal-religious exemptions in dangerous situations — David Theo Goldberg, John Solomos, A Companion to Racial and Ethnic Studies, 1178; Social identity variables affect collective guilt only through perceived responsibility, legitimacy, and justice costs — Nyla R. Branscombe and Bertjan Doosje (eds.), Collective Guilt: International…, 116