<p>Is there a word or term that identifies the inability of those who have lived a privileged life to relate or understand those who have had to struggle to get where they are?</p>

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2020-12-21T07:28:15.373Z
One possibility is [empathy gap](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empathy_gap) - see for example: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/listen/201410/how-teachers-can-reduce-the-empathy-gap-wealth-creates
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However, note that [Ruttan, McDonnell, & Nordgren (2015)](http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/pspi0000012) suggest that this doesn't actually happen - in reality, the level of empathy of those who better relate is lower.
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Term for inability to relate to struggle due to privelege?
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# Term for inability to relate to struggle due to privelege?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2020-12-21)

Is there a word or term that identifies the inability of those who have lived a privileged life to relate or understand those who have had to struggle to get where they are?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: One possibility is [empathy gap](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empathy_gap) - see for example: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/listen/201410/how-teachers-can-reduce-the-empathy-gap-wealth-creates  
> **username_1**: However, note that [Ruttan, McDonnell, & Nordgren (2015)](http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/pspi0000012) suggest that this doesn't actually happen - in reality, the level of empathy of those who better relate is lower.  

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