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How Class Affects Academia

Summary by The Horizons Tracker
In a world where fairness and opportunity are cherished ideals, a new study from Stanford sheds light on how socio-economic background shapes who gets to climb the academic ladder in the United States. Despite decades of progress in higher education, academia remains dominated by those from wealthier backgrounds. The study, based on the most comprehensive dataset of U.S. academics to date, finds that individuals from poorer families have been se…
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The Horizons Tracker broke the news in on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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