Why Groups and Prejudices Form So Easily: Social Identity Theory


	Why Groups and Prejudices Form So Easily: Social Identity Theory

einbar

9-28-2009 2:53 AM

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9-28-2009 10:21 AM

jay8h

I am surprised it took this long for psychologist to figure this our. It is so obvious in any society.

9-28-2009 11:28 AM

abailart

See http://www.infed.org/groupwork/what_is_a_group.htm for an excellent overview with references. Those engaged with group work will find the related pages useful, and indeed, the whole site.

9-28-2009 7:46 PM

Antara

good link abailart, ty.

9-29-2009 1:51 AM

einbar

Thanks abailart for a very intersting link

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