Prestige Bias - research ideas

Are you a PhD student hunting for testable hypotheses? Well, here are some research ideas about prestige bias!

In case you missed it, yesterday I argued that prestige bias is a powerful driver of cultural change. Psychologically, we seek guidance from those who’ve achieved success, looking to emulate their paths to prosperity and social approval.

Now, here are some global-historical parallels and suggestions:

• Conquest and Cultural Assimilation

• Caste and Cities

• Rich and Beautiful People on TV

• The American Dream

• Migration and Cultural Variation

• Geopolitics and Reverse Prestige Bias

• Shania Twain