What is the main idea behind Social identity theory?
After being imprisoned by the Nazis, Tajfel moved to the UK from Poland to study social psychology. (Image from Wikipedia) Show Social Identity Theory (SIT) is a theory proposed by Tajfel and Turner that attempts to explain intergroup behaviour, and in particular, conflict, prejudice and discrimination. The theory was an elaboration on Sherif’s Realistic Conflict Theory (RCT). RCT’s major claim was that conflict between groups exists when there is direct competition for resources. SIT, however, posits that intergroup conflict can exist even when there is no direct competition for resources. The theory emerged after numerous research studies using the minimal group paradigm were conducted. SIT is comprised of four interrelated concepts:
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