Full Idea
The evidence suggests that (contrary to the Marxist view) the status hierarchy is not reducible to the economic hierarchy.
Gist of Idea
The status hierarchy is independent of the economic hierarchy
Source
Will Kymlicka (Contemporary Political Philosophy (2nd edn) [2002], 8)
Book Reference
Kymlicka,Will: 'Contemporary Political Philosophy (2nd ed)' [OUP 2002], p.333
A Reaction
Kymlicka is particularly thinking of racism, which lowers the status of certain groups, even if they are economically successful. I console myself for my modest economic status by getting lots of education.