Realistic conflict theory

Question 1

What is RCT

Answer 1

• conflict between groups isn’t based on something irrational but on actual need for resources.
• people believe that an outgroup can only benefit at their expenses. So if they see outgroup members doing well, they conclude that they must be losing out somehow.

Question 2

Evaluation

Answer 2

Nature/nurture- disadvantage- only supports nurture side, personality isn’t considered
Supporting evidence- sherif
Reductionism- advantage- simple explanation, pinpoints why people discriminate, establishes cause and effect
Social control- disadvantage- can be used to establish divide between for society for governments personal gain which is unethical