Social Dominance Orientation (SDO)

Social Dominance Orientation (SDO) is a person's tendency to prefer and support hierarchies within society, where some groups are seen as superior to others. People with high SDO often favor unequal arrangements, believing that certain groups should have more power and resources, while those with low SDO typically favor equality and fairness. It influences attitudes toward social policies, intergroup relations, and authority figures, reflecting how much someone endorses social inequality. Understanding SDO helps explain why some individuals support structures that maintain social disparities.