Evaluation Disparities Across Status Groups

Higher status groups are often given more benefit of the doubt than lower status groups, with the success of lower status groups being more often attributed to the help of others or lucky circumstances. The failure of lower status groups is often seen as confirming doubts, while the failure of higher status groups is assumed to be due to unfortunate circumstances.

The implications of different groups being evaluated differently can lead to unfair outcomes, such as lower status groups being disadvantaged in terms of success and opportunities, and higher status groups being given preferential treatment. This can contribute to widening the gap between social classes and creating inequality in society.