Synchronous Biasness in Continuation of Society Difference - Report Example

Abstract This report is an investigation on intergroup conflict and how these conflicts are reduced through positive intergroup attitudes. This study shows how promotion of focus majorly on commonality and harmony is likely to reinforce the status quo is such away that those enjoying social advantages continue to do so. From the study the test for blatant prejudice test the mean score for common identity in the majority group was lower at 36.76 when compared to that of that in dual identity in the same group where the mean was 37.76 even though the difference was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Introduction In most intervention that aims at reduction of biasness directed at the members of low status group usually has emphasis on the need for their being tolerance and inclusiveness (Stephan & Stephan, 2001). Those belonging to the socially dominant groups usually have been taught to ignore their uniqueness when it comes to dealing with the members of the minority group as a way of ensuring that there is harmony in the groups. This effort seems justifiable because of the possibility of resulting to improvement in attitudes of socially dominant group in addition to the disadvantaged group also benefiting. Having a since of belonging is regarded as a vital human need as exclusion results to social pain that has close resemblance to physical pain when looked at the brain level (Eisenberger, 2012). Persistent exclusion feeling results to increased rate of depression and psychological exclusion, poor cognitive functionality, low motivation and poor physical health. Blatant prejudice results The meant score for common identity in the majority group was lower at 36.76 when compared to that of that in dual identity in the same group where the mean was 37.76 even though the difference was not statistically significant (p>0.05). The dual identity as expected has higher score in comparison the common identity. Dual identity makes the group more conscious of their group identities and thus being much aware of any negative treatment. For the minority participant for the common identity group the score was higher at 35.45 compared to the dual identity group where the mean was 33.59 with the difference being statistically significant (p Read More