Realistic Conflict Theory

Subdecks (2)

Cards (9)

  • Prejudice arises from competition for scarce resources (land or political dominance) or a conflict of interest; belief in competition for scarce resources (jobs, housing, schools) means immigrants may face prejudice from the indigenous
  • Zero-sum group: One group’s success comes at other’s expense, collaboration to a superordinate goal can reduces hostility and promote harmony (but all members must help); if not achieved, hostility increases due to blame shifting