Theories Flashcards
realistic group conflict theory
intergroup conflict due to scarce resources
Arzheimer 2018
- realistic group conflict theory
- status politics theory
- social identity theory
- scapegoat theory
- agenda setting theory
status politics theory
immigrants are perceived as collective threat by the in-group
social identity theory
people have a social identity and strive for positive group distinctiveness
scapegoat theory
immigrants provide
a conveniently defenceless target for the in-group members’ aggression
agenda setting theory
the media select politically relevant issues, by focusing on certain topics
Lub 2013
- contact theory
- social bond theory
contact theory
interpersonal contact under certain circumstances can reduce prejudice
social bond theory
attachment to families, social norms, institutions and involvement in mainstream activities are starting points for behavioural change among youth delinquents
replacement theory
the left is helping eradicate Western values and norms. Women with ethnic minority backgrounds are having more children than white women, if this keeps going we will become a minority and ‘they’ will be in charge
social learning theory
by observing and imitating others, you learn social behaviour
social network theory
social relations have a role in transferring information + the possibility of behavioural change
conversion theory
within a context: crisis > quest > encounter > interaction > commitment > consequences
social movement theory
