Radio National Transcripts, The Health Report, 'The Group and the Self' (Robin Hughes and Penny Oakes) Monday 10th June 1996 (online) http://www.abc.net.au/ra/talks/8.30/helthrpt/histories/hr100696.htm [accessed 18 Sept 2006]
Who Am I
Self-categorisation theory
A process
Self-definition
- comparison
- stereotyping & inter group relationships
- ethnocentric, favour the 'in' group
- group identity
The question of 'who am I' can be answered by looking at the groups we identify with.
We can be a member of several groups, and have values that conflict between the two, but that is an individual thing.
We can deal with something on an individual level, and deal with it completely differently on a group level.
Groups are formed from a shared perspective or a common 'enemy'.
We lose our identity when a single group becomes all encompassing and excludes other groups, eg cults.
To lead many groups (eg politician) must appeal to a common thread.
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