Intergroup conflict
Intergroup Conflict
Heather Arana
9/01/2014
Abstract
Intergroup conflict can occur when a group of individuals from different backgrounds work and live together. These conflicts can be caused by concepts such as prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination. In order to combat these conflicts, a diverse group of people should be formed with a diverse set of leaders, the group members should be given positive labeling to help encourage positive behavior, and members should have reinforced self-esteem. Programs that will help with conflict are diversity classes, conflict resolution classes, self-esteem counseling, and team building exercises. These programs will reduce conflict and create a more positive and trusting environment among group members.
When groups devised of people from all different backgrounds and experiences come together, there is bound to be conflict from time to time. Learning to deal with this conflict and the concepts that influence conflict is the key to creating a more harmonious environment for everyone in the group.
There are several concepts that can lead to intergroup conflict. These concepts include discrimination, stereotyping, and prejudice. All of these concepts can create negative feelings, attitudes, and behaviors which can create animosity amongst group members (Stereotyping; Prejudice; Discrimination, 1).
Stereotyping is a generalization about a certain group of people or social category. Stereotyping can be both positive and negative. Stereotyping is considered to be a thought based concept. Stereotypes are made every day about different groups of people based off of things like race, gender, social status, hair color, or profession. These can sometimes be completely unconscious. Our mind uses stereotyping to organize our worlds more easily and readily. This can lead to illogical categorizing of people or certain aspects about people (Stereotyping;
Heather Arana
9/01/2014
Abstract
Intergroup conflict can occur when a group of individuals from different backgrounds work and live together. These conflicts can be caused by concepts such as prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination. In order to combat these conflicts, a diverse group of people should be formed with a diverse set of leaders, the group members should be given positive labeling to help encourage positive behavior, and members should have reinforced self-esteem. Programs that will help with conflict are diversity classes, conflict resolution classes, self-esteem counseling, and team building exercises. These programs will reduce conflict and create a more positive and trusting environment among group members.
When groups devised of people from all different backgrounds and experiences come together, there is bound to be conflict from time to time. Learning to deal with this conflict and the concepts that influence conflict is the key to creating a more harmonious environment for everyone in the group.
There are several concepts that can lead to intergroup conflict. These concepts include discrimination, stereotyping, and prejudice. All of these concepts can create negative feelings, attitudes, and behaviors which can create animosity amongst group members (Stereotyping; Prejudice; Discrimination, 1).
Stereotyping is a generalization about a certain group of people or social category. Stereotyping can be both positive and negative. Stereotyping is considered to be a thought based concept. Stereotypes are made every day about different groups of people based off of things like race, gender, social status, hair color, or profession. These can sometimes be completely unconscious. Our mind uses stereotyping to organize our worlds more easily and readily. This can lead to illogical categorizing of people or certain aspects about people (Stereotyping;