RESENTMENT Flashcards
This type of resentment revolves around feelings of inequality and unfairness regarding the distribution of material resources and socio-economic opportunities. It is often articulated in terms of what different groups perceive they deserve versus what they receive.
Key Features:
Often targets elites as the ‘wrongdoers’ who are perceived to benefit disproportionately at the expense of the ‘common people.’
Can manifest in statements regarding welfare benefits, economic policies, and social services. For example, PRRPs may express that resources are being unfairly allocated to immigrants or outsiders rather than to native populations.
redistributive resentment
This type focuses on the symbolic recognition of different social groups. It is tied to feelings of being undervalued or ignored, and the need for acknowledgment of one’s identity and contributions.
Key Features:
Political representation is seen as critical, and PRRPs may contend that certain groups (often natives) are not receiving the recognition they deserve in political or cultural discourse.
It highlights issues related to identity, where groups perceive that they are denied acknowledgment compared to other groups, contributing to a sense of grievance.
The article suggests that this type of resentment is important but requires further exploration to understand how it is mobilized by PRRPs.
Recognitory Resentment
