Social Identity Theory (SIT) helps us understand why people sometimes have unfair feelings about others in different groups. It shows us how being part of a group can affect how we see and treat each other.
In-Group vs. Out-Group: SIT says we tend to put ourselves and others into two groups—those we belong to (in-group) and those we don’t (out-group). For example, think about sports fans. They feel a strong connection with their own team’s fans but might not like fans of rival teams.
Self-Esteem and Group Affiliation: How we feel about ourselves can depend on how our group is viewed. If our group feels better than others, we might start to look down on those outside our group, which can lead to negative attitudes.
Illustration: Imagine a workplace with different teams. People might show extra support for their own team, which can create unfair opinions about others. This can make it harder for everyone to work together.
In summary, SIT helps us understand how prejudice works between groups. It gives us insight into why we sometimes struggle to get along with others.
Social Identity Theory (SIT) helps us understand why people sometimes have unfair feelings about others in different groups. It shows us how being part of a group can affect how we see and treat each other.
In-Group vs. Out-Group: SIT says we tend to put ourselves and others into two groups—those we belong to (in-group) and those we don’t (out-group). For example, think about sports fans. They feel a strong connection with their own team’s fans but might not like fans of rival teams.
Self-Esteem and Group Affiliation: How we feel about ourselves can depend on how our group is viewed. If our group feels better than others, we might start to look down on those outside our group, which can lead to negative attitudes.
Illustration: Imagine a workplace with different teams. People might show extra support for their own team, which can create unfair opinions about others. This can make it harder for everyone to work together.
In summary, SIT helps us understand how prejudice works between groups. It gives us insight into why we sometimes struggle to get along with others.