Context-dependent variation in social stereotyping 1: The effects of intergroup relations as mediated by social change and frame of reference

1992 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Alexander Haslam ◽  
John C. Turner ◽  
Penelope J. Oakes ◽  
Craig McGarty ◽  
Brett K. Hayes
Keyword(s):  
Social Change ◽  
Intergroup Relations ◽  
Frame Of Reference ◽  
Context Dependent

Beyond prejudice: Relational inequality, collective action, and social change revisited

2012 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 451-466 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Dixon ◽  
Mark Levine ◽  
Steve Reicher ◽  
Kevin Durrheim
Keyword(s):  
Social Change ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Intergroup Relations ◽  
Prejudice Reduction ◽  
Dominant Group ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Main Target ◽  
Subordinate Group ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Intergroup Inequality

AbstractThis response clarifies, qualifies, and develops our critique of the limits of intergroup liking as a means of challenging intergroup inequality. It does not dispute that dominant groups may espouse negative attitudes towards subordinate groups. Nor does it dispute that prejudice reduction can be an effective way of tackling resulting forms of intergroup hostility. What it does dispute is the assumption that getting dominant group members and subordinate group members to like each other more is the best way of improving intergroup relations that are characterized by relatively stable, institutionally embedded, relations of inequality. In other words, the main target of our critique is the model of change that underlies prejudice reduction interventions and the mainstream concept of “prejudice” on which they are based.

Will Becoming More Creative Make us More Tolerant?

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agata Groyecka
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Cognitive Flexibility ◽  
Perspective Taking ◽  
Intergroup Relations ◽  
Openness To Experience ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Applied Psychology ◽  
The Common ◽  
Points Of View

AbstractThis commentary attempts to address the question of “Why creativity matters?” from the perspective of social psychology, by pointing out processes, which promote creativity while diminishing prejudices. I argue that through enhancing creativity, stereotyping can be reduced which can translate to the further improvement of intergroup relations. The common correlates of low prejudices and creativity supporting this hypothesis, are presented in this paper and comprise: (1) cognitive flexibility, (2) openness to experience and (3) perspective taking. Further, I invoke the existing literature regarding the link between schema-inconsistencies and creativity, which highlights the interrelatedness of these processes, but views creativity as an outcome, rather than a tool for social change. The assumed relationship can be seen as an opening to numerous future research paths, as it can give rise to various detailed questions from the points of view of basic and applied psychology.

Religion, Intergroup Relations, and Social Change in South Africa

1991 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 138
Author(s):  
Brian M. du Toit ◽  
Human Sciences Research Council
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Intergroup Relations

scholarly journals The meaning of respect under varying context conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 536-552
Author(s):  
Christoph Daniel Schaefer ◽  
Steffen Zitzmann ◽  
Lukas Loreth ◽  
Julian Paffrath ◽  
Hilmar Grabow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intergroup Relations ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Mutual Recognition ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Social Recognition ◽  
Context Dependent ◽  
Majority Groups ◽  
Legal Force

The concept of respect figures prominently in several theories on intergroup relations. Previous studies suggested that the experience of being respected is primarily related to the feeling of being recognized as an equal, as opposed to social recognition of needs or achievements. Those studies focused, however, on either minority groups or ad hoc groups, thereby possibly giving equality recognition an advantage. This article extends previous findings by comparing societal groups situated in various contexts. We examined eight groups from four countries. We anticipated and found that the link between respect and equality recognition was stronger for groups that are in the position of minorities compared to groups associated with majorities. Owing to the moral and legal force of the norm of equality, disadvantaged minorities in particular might be able to improve their societal position by founding their claims on the equality principle. Need recognition, in contrast, was less influential for minority groups than for majority groups. While we observed these context-dependent variations, an internal meta-analysis showed that feeling recognized as an equal was, overall, the strongest indicator for feeling respected. This suggests that demands for respect could often be addressed by establishing relationships in society that are based on mutual recognition as equals, while the implications of achievement and need recognition should additionally be considered in specific contexts.

Youth Cultures and Contexts

Making Change ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 49-56
Author(s):  
Tina P. Kruse
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Young People ◽  
The United States ◽  
Frame Of Reference ◽  
Cultural Narratives ◽  
Youth Cultures ◽  
Micro Level ◽  
Limiting Parameters ◽  
The Individual

This chapter examines the most relevant youth contexts in the United States at this socio-historical point in time. To do so with any accuracy requires drawing on multiple fields of inquiry—youth contexts are not solely the study of developmental scientists. Thus, this chapter reviews prominent theories of cultural theorists, sociologists, educational researchers, and political scientists to establish a depiction of the contemporary American youth context. The aim is a macro-level view of the policies and practices influencing the individual youth micro-level, including the reader’s frame of reference. A brief examination of current cultural narratives about young people can inform analysis about limiting parameters: youth who lead social change are often portrayed as either “cute” or “dangerous,” with both views disparaging their efforts and undermining their credible power.

scholarly journals RGN-Verslag oor godsdiens, tussengroepverhoudinge en maatskaplike verandering in Suid-Afrika

1986 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
P. J. Van der Merwe
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Intergroup Relations ◽  
National Interests ◽  
Group Perceptions ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Group Interests

The HSRC Report on religion, intergroup relations and social change in South Africa This article deals with the HSRC Report Religion, intergroup relations and social change in South Africa of 1985. The report is found to be well researched. A basic statement thereof is that religion functions in an ambivalent manner: It may transcend group interests for the sake of broader or national interests and thus facilitate reconciliation or it may become a captive of group interests and by legitimising group perceptions and claims, contribute to intergroup tension. Despite the Committee's claim to a scientific approach to religion, the report displays a natural theological aspect.

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