SOCIOL 41 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Arthur Schuster, Conservative Coalition
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Intergroup contact hypotheses proposes that increased contact between members of opposing groups will lessen stereotypes and reduce bias and consequently lessen antagonism between groups. This hypothesis has proved correct in some situations but not in all situations. A third party who serves as a go-between, helps groups to identify issues and agree on a resolution. A neutral third party who has the power to decide how a conflict will be resolved. Gradual and reciprocal initiatives in tension reduction. A group adopts a structure in pursuit of it"s goals: A group"s output gauged relative to a standard reference. Eg. , group target outcome level of resources utilization. If it generates large amount of output from a small amount of input. If it"s output meets/exceeds its goal or target objective. Structured interactions, explicit role definitions, authority, well- specified tasks. Maintained through exchange between high status members fulfilling leadership functions in exchange for benefits and support of members.
