Week 2: Group Formation, Social Identity Theory, Enemy Image and Conflict
(21.09.2021)
The second teaching unit will focus on the unique relationship between the individual and the group, alongside the introduction of several key theories in social Psychology and an in-depth discussion of 'Enmity in IR'.
We will address the following topics: Group Formation (Ingroups and outgroups, Social Identity Theory, Social Categorization, Social Identity, Social Comparison) and the way enemies are created (Scapegoating, Dehumanization).
Mandatory reading
Realistic Group Conflict Theory (http://psychology.iresearchnet.com/social-psychology/social-psychology-theories/realistic-group-conflict-theory/) |
Social Identity Theory (http://psychology.iresearchnet.com/social-psychology/social-psychology-theories/social-identity-theory/) |
| Maiese, M. (2003) Dehumanization. http://www.beyondintractability.org/essay/dehumanization |
Further Reading
Hare, B. (2007). From nonhuman to human mind: what changed and why? Current Directions in Psychological Science, 16 (2), 60-64. |
Anderson, B. (2006). Imagined communities: Reflections on the origin and spread of nationalism. Verso books. |
Hornsey, M. J. (2008). Social identity theory and self-categorization theory: A historical review. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 2(1), 204-222 |
| Kteily, N., Bruneau, E., Waytz, A., & Cotterill, S. (2015). The ascent of man: Theoretical and empirical evidence for blatant dehumanization. Journal of personality and social psychology, 109(5), 901. |