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Social dominance theory (SDT) is a social psychological theory of intergroup relations that examines the caste-like features [1] of group-based social hierarchies, and how these hierarchies remain stable and perpetuate themselves. [2]
[9] [10] This study used social identity theory and social dominance theory to account for sympathetic collective actions observed throughout the world in response to the Arab Spring. Pratto uses a variety of research methods, from international surveys and comparative studies to interactive games in the laboratory and field experiments.
Download as PDF ; Printable version; In other projects ... move to sidebar hide. Social dominance may refer to: Social dominance orientation; Social dominance theory ...
Rubin and Hewstone (2004) [11] argue that social dominance research has changed its focus dramatically over the years, and these changes have been reflected in different versions of the social dominance orientation construct. Social dominance orientation was originally defined as "the degree to which individuals desire social dominance and ...
James H. Sidanius, [1] known as Jim Sidanius (born James Brown on December 11, 1945 - June 29, 2021) [2] was an American psychologist and academic. He served as John Lindsley Professor of Psychology in memory of William James and of African and African American Studies at Harvard University. [3]
Social identity theory describes how individual identity is shaped by membership in a social group. [37] It also predicts differences in intergroup behavior based on perceived status differences between social groups, the legitimacy and stability of those perceived status differences, and ability to move between social groups.
In evolutionary psychology and evolutionary anthropology, dual strategies theory states humans increase their status in social hierarchies using two major strategies known as dominance and prestige. The first and oldest of the two strategies, dominance , is exemplified by the use of force, implied force or other forms of coercion to take social ...
Social dominance theory identifies other factors that help maintain hierarchies such as institutional discrimination, individual discrimination, and intergroup processes such as ingroup bias. [12] Building off social dominance theory, social dominance orientation takes into consideration that individuals vary in terms of how much they support ...