realistic conflict theory Flashcards
1
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what is realistic conflict theory?
A
a theory explaining how intergroup hostility can arise as a result of conflicting goals and competition over limited resources
2
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what could be examples of competition between groups?
A
land, power, jobs, games
3
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what is negative interdependence?
A
where the outgroup is a barrier to achieving the ingroup’s goals leading to interference and conflict
4
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what are scarce resources?
A
valuable things needed to survive
5
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what are zero sums fate?
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where only one group can win even at the cost of the other group
6
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what are evolutionary links?
A
the idea that particular traits will be passed down to offspring due to people competing to survive
