Key Question

Question 1

What is the key question for social psychology?

Answer 1

How can social psychology explain the rise in hate crimes by white British people towards ethnic minorities since Brexit, and how can we use social psychology to reduce hate crime?

Question 2

Define hate crime

Answer 2

A crime, typically one involving violence, that is motivated by prejudice on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation or other groups.

Question 3

What is Brexit?

Answer 3

The name given to the UK’s departure from the European Union.
On 23rd June 2016, the UK held a referendum, 51.89% voted to leave.
The UK left on The 31st of January 2021.

Question 4

What reasons may have caused the rise in hate crimes after Brexit?

Answer 4

• more reporting of the crimes
• rise in nationalism
• people feeling emboldened due to the vote

Question 5

Why is the key question relevant to today’s society?

Answer 5

• people (skilled workers) are leaving
• So we can take control of fake news/social media accounts that fuel prejudice
• So we can try to reduce prejudice

Question 6

What can we apply the key question to in social psychology?

Answer 6

• Social Identity Theory

- Realistic Conflict Theory

Question 7

What can we use to evaluate the key question in social psychology?

Answer 7

Strengths and weaknesses of both Realistic Conflict Theory and Social Identity Theory