realistic conflict theory, social identity theory
Over the last few decades, psychological research seeking to understand and remedy social problems associated with prejudice (such as discrimination, inequality and violence) has gained considerable attention.Policymakers often devote money and time to find ways to reduce prejudice in situations such as schools, workplaces, neighbourhoods and regions that face problems of conflict between groups (i.e. inter-group conflict). What has been learned, from psychological evidence, about the origins of prejudice and the most effective ways to reduce it?
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