Determinants of Bias Perceptions in South Africa: The Case of A Highly Unequal Society

While objective class dynamics have received much attention in South Africa, less is known about the subjective social positions individuals place themselves in. For example, a highly unequal society like some would overestimate (inflate) or underestimate (deflate) their position compared to position. This paper aims provide further information on status inconsistency Africa by assessing of socioeconomic determinants bias perceptions. Using International Social Survey Programme (ISSP) data and multinomial probit model, results show that education race play significant role influencing biased perceptions Africa. with higher levels stronger tendency deflate position, while Coloreds, Indians/Asians, whites tend inflate more than Africans. The indicate vital determining inconsistencies still suffering from high racial inequality due lingering legacy apartheid. better understanding policymakers government behind