In this review of the literature on reputation, status, celebrity, and stigma we develop an
overarching theoretical framework based on the rational, emotional, and moral aspects of …

Status has become an increasingly influential concept in the fields of organizational and
economic sociology during the past two decades. Research in this area has not only helped …

A classic thesis is that scientific achievement exhibits a “Matthew effect”: Scientists who have
previously been successful are more likely to succeed again, producing increasing …

We explore how narcissistic CEOs address two powerful and conflicting needs: the need for
acclaim and the need to dominate others. We argue that narcissistic CEOs address their …

Across species, social hierarchies are often governed by dominance relations. In humans,
where there are multiple culturally valued axes of distinction, social hierarchies can take a …

A core claim of sociological theory is that modern institutions fall short of their meritocratic
ideals, whereby rewards should be allocated based on achievement-related criteria …

Status is a pervasive construct in the organizational literature, and a recent surge in interest
in the topic testifies to its potential as a field of study. In this article, we review the existing …

In a market context, a status effect occurs when actors are accorded differential recognition
for their efforts depending on their location in a status ordering, holding constant the quality …

Ratings and rankings are omnipresent and influential in contemporary society. Individuals
and organizations strategically respond to incentives set by rating systems. We use …

Status is ubiquitous in modern life, yet our understanding of its role as a driver of inequality
is limited. In Status, sociologist and social psychologist Cecilia Ridgeway examines how this …