Social Identity Theory

Social identity is the part of a person's Self-Concept that is made from their membership in a social group.

Social Identity theory tries to explain inter-group behaviors as a result of...

  • difference in status within the group
  • legitimacy and stability of the status differences
  • ability to move to another group

Consequences

  • Ingroup Favoritism
  • Help other people in the group
  • Reluctance to bet against the group even if they are negatively affected by it.
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