realistic conflict theory - sherif 1966

Question 1

what is the main belief of RCT?

Answer 1

the greater competition for scarce resource the more likely chance of prejudice and hostility.

Question 2

what is a real life, historical example of where this theory is seen?

Answer 2

• KKK was formed over belief that newly freed black slaves were taking all the jobs.

Question 3

what do scarce resources included?

Answer 3

• housing, food, water, jobs, income, status, land and power

Question 4

according to Sheriff why does prejudice arise?

Answer 4

• According to Sheriff - conflict/prejudice/discrimination between groups arises as a result of a
  conflict of interests.
  -When two groups want to achieve the same goal but cannot both have it, hostility is produced between them.

Question 5

what do the groups do during a situation where they in a realistic competition for the same resources?

Answer 5

• form negative stereotypes on each other

- these stereotypes are usually formed to justify