Intergroup relations

Question 1

What is realistic conflict theory?

Answer 1

Intergroup conflict arises from need to
secure scarce resources
o Typical for ‘zero-sum’ situations
o Limited land
o Limited jobs
o Limited food

Question 2

What is the minimal group paradigm?

Answer 2

Ingroup members receive more
than outgroup members
o Ingroup members are favoured
over outgroup members in
relative terms #

Question 3

What is social identity theory?

Answer 3

How strong is the desire to belong to a group.

Question 4

What is intergroup contact theory?

Answer 4

Bringing groups together improves relations. (Allport).

reduces discrimination and prejudice.

Question 5

What are values-based approaches?

Answer 5

o Changes in societal values
o End of legally enforced racial segregation
and discrimination
o Values of tolerance, multiculturalism,
and egalitarianism
o Encourage support for
outgroups

Question 6

What is collective action and restitution?

Answer 6

Collective moral responsibility
o E.g., Govt. apologies in South Africa,
Australia, and New Zealand
o Accept responsibility, show remorse, admit
injustice, acknowledge
suffering caused, and
offer reparation

o Coordinated actions of disadvantaged
group members to change intergroup
relations
o E.g., protest, lobbying, charity, volunteering