Ch.9 Flashcards
The process by which we form the attitudes and behaviors that shape what we see and do in the context of diversity
Group Identity Status development
What does goup Identity Status development differ by?
dimension of diversity: race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, etc
Dominant I dentity staus, dynamic or static?
dynamic, Accessible identity statuses can change situationally
A group of people united by a common identity and shared beliefs, attitudes, or interests, with the collective social power and influence to exclude outsiders
In group
A group of people united by a common identity and excluded from belonging to the in-group; relative to the in-group is seen as less powerful, socially desirable or contemptibly different
outgroup
: Describes our usual and customary reactions in situations when our group affiliation is salient(noticeable/important)
Dominant identity status
The group identity statuses that from time to time describe our reactions in situations where our group affiliation is salient(noticeable)
Accessible identity status
What are the 5 statuses of identity development for minorities
1- conformity-compliance
2- dissonance- lack of harmony/clash
3- resistance and immersion
4-introspection- looking inward
5-synergy-working with one another
What are the 3 aspects of Majority Group Bias backdrop for Identity Development
1- Individual
2- Institutional
3- Cultural
Personally held attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that reinforce the presumed superiority of the majority and inferiority of the minority
Individual
Instituional refers
Policies, laws, and regulations that have the effect of systematically giving the advantage to one group and disadvantaging another
Societal beliefs and customs that reinforce the assumption that majority culture—for example, dialect, traditions, and appearance—is superior and minority culture is inferior
cultural
