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The growing literature on the so-called "integration paradox" suggests that perceptions of discrimination are more pronounced among members of ethnic minorities with higher levels of education and those who identify more strongly with the host country. One explanation for this is that perceptions of discrimination reflect not only actual experiences of discrimination, but also aspirations for equal treatment and sensitivities to unequal treatment. I ask to what extent the various mechanisms that have been proposed to explain perceived ethnic discrimination apply to other disadvantaged groups and other forms of perceived unfair treatment - and what methodological challenges arise in answering this question. Empirical evidence is presented on women's perceptions of the fairness of their own pay and on students' belief that they have been placed on an academic track that is too low for them.

The Sociology Seminar Series for Trinity Term is convened by Kasimir Dederichs, Said Hassan and Anica Waldendorf..  For more information about this or any of the seminars in the series, please contact sociology.secretary@nuffield.ox.ac.uk.