In-group preference and out-group prejudice have distinct origins and consequences

Evidence

Whatever definition of prejudice one endorses – and in this volume some diversity in this regard is plainly evident (see Eagly & Diekman’s ch. 2) – there is some agreement on two points. First, prejudice is ultimately an intergroup phenomenon. That is, it involves relations between a person’s (or people’s) ingroup and some outgroup(s). Second, prejudice carries with it an implication that the ingroup should be regarded or treated in some more favorable way than the outgroup. — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 421 (#complicates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Antagonism to outgroups is a single generalized sentiment, not separate prejudices; Sumner saw outgroup hostility as a natural product of ingroup superiority; Even arbitrary group divisions trigger in-group bias and out-group derogation that harm cooperation (+7 more)

Broader Connections

• All prejudice involves intergroup relations with a built-in ingroup preference #complicates (0.80) — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 421