wk 4 Social Identity Change Flashcards
From a prejudice perspective, why might we want to promote the idea of a superordinate identity
When individuals identify with a superordinate identity (an identity that encompasses multiple groups), they tend to view members of other groups within that superordinate category more favorably. This is because they see them as part of the same larger group rather than as outgroup members
What is ingroup projection and can it cause prejudice and conflict
Perception that own group is more prototypical for a higher-order superordinate group than other group
View out-group as less representative of shared identity
How can ingroup projection lead to prejudice and conflict
Sub-groups differ in their views of the superordinate category
The nature of the superordinate category is not made clear.
Can we limit ingroup projection
Promoting the diversity of the superordinate category as the norm.
Perceive own group as less prototypical for the superordinate category
How can the promotion of a superordinate identity backfire
When it is perceived as threatening by members of the in-group who consider their group highly prototypical
What is distinctiveness threat?
Distinctiveness threat occurs when individuals are concerned about not having a unique social identity or having an identity that is indistinguishable from other comparable groups. This can happen when different groups of people are included in larger, more inclusive groups, nations, or organizations
What is the difference between assimilation and multiculturalism
Assimilation is a process where minority cultural groups within a mainstream culture come to reflect the mainstream group in terms of their values, beliefs, and behaviours.
Multiculturalism is a process where the mainstream culture acknowledges and accepts the cultural, ethnic, or racial differences and identities of the minority groups for their uniqueness
What is the dual identity model trying to achieve
To encourage individuals to identify themselves and others on two levels simultaneously (subgroup and superordinate) to facilitate intergroup relations and minimise distinctiveness threat
What is the common in-group identity model
Proposes that by emphasising a shared collective identity among members of difference subgroups can lead to more positive intergroup relations (ignore the subgroup boundaries)
What doe sub-group in-group projections significantly predict
Blatant prejudice
Intergroup anxiety
Emotions
How to limit in-group projection
Initially low consensus over the nature of the superordinate group
The superordinate group was first portrayed as relatively complex
Problems with Assimilation
Unrealistic to let go of group identities
Low statues/power groups risk being extinguished
Forced assimilation can be psychologically painful
