Year: 2009
Type: article
Abstract: This article aims to provide an analytical discussion for inter-group conflicts in the context of the social identity phenomenon, a rather neglected dimension of social conflict.The study reveals that social identity is related to inter-group conflicts by leading to stereotyping, ethnocentric behaviors, and inter-group competitions, offering, thus, a useful framework in capturing many social-psychological aspects of these conflicts.It is noted, however, that social identity, by itself, is not a direct cause of overt inter-group conflicts.The need for further research into conditions that may tie the dynamics of social identity to expressed inter-group conflicts in a clearer way is urged. Key words: social identity,
Source: Bogazici Journal
DOI: 10.21773/boun.23.1.5
Author: Muzaffer Ercan Yılmaz
Institution: Balıkesir University
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2165665978