The Matthew Effect

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gptkbp:instanceOf sociological phenomenon
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:science
education
social status
wealth distribution
gptkbp:coinedBy gptkb:Robert_K._Merton
gptkbp:describes the rich get richer and the poor get poorer
gptkbp:example well-known scientists receive more credit than lesser-known ones for similar work
children who read well early tend to read even better over time
gptkbp:explains how initial advantages tend to be amplified over time
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1968
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Matthew Effect
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Gospel_of_Matthew
gptkbp:referencedIn gptkb:science_policy
economics
education research
sociology
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:inequality
cumulative advantage
success-breeds-success
gptkbp:scripture gptkb:Matthew_25:29
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Outliers_(book)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8