This man coined the term 'psychological wage' to describe the nonmonetary, intangible benefits white workers had in the labor market over black workers.

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W. E. B. DuBois was a prominent sociologist, historian, and civil rights leader who coined the term 'psychological wage' in his book, Black Reconstruction in America. He used the term to describe how white workers were given status and privilege over black workers in the labor market, even if they were in lower-paying jobs. This psychological wage included things like access to better education and housing, social status, and protection from exploitation, all of which were denied to black workers.

This Man Coined the Term 'Psychological Wage' to Describe the Nonmonetary