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2023

Music artists are crucial sources of inspiration about what it means to be successful and to have a high status. Previous literature …

Music artists are crucial sources of inspiration about what it means to be successful and to have a high status. Previous literature …

2022

Luxurious goods, such as cars and jewels, are believed to be the main indicators of status in popular music (Primack et al., 2011). …

During adolescence, music becomes a central source of identity building. Developmental changes, such as increased abstract thinking, …

Meritocracy is a pervasive narrative in popular culture. Yet, its presence in music has received scarce attention. This study analyzes …

Meritocracy is a pervasive narrative in popular culture. Yet, its presence in music has received scarce attention. This study analyzes …

2021

Economic inequality is on the rise in Western societies and ‘meritocracy’ remains a widespread narrative used to justify it. An …

Economic inequality is on the rise in Western societies and ‘meritocracy’ remains a widespread narrative used to justify it. An …

Economic inequality is on the rise in Western societies and ‘meritocracy’ remains a widespread narrative used to justify it. An …

With few exceptions, most of human history since the sixth century B.C. has been guided by the belief that the earth is round. …

2019

With few exceptions, most of human history since the sixth century B.C. has been guided by the belief that the earth is round. …