Low-status group members exit when subcultures offer a destination

Evidence

Sociologist George Homans writes, “Members of established low status in a group are particularly apt not to conform to its norms. Since they get little reward from the group, they are also particularly apt to leave the group altogether—if there is anywhere they can go.” Subcultures make exits easier by providing a destination. — W. David Marx, Status and Culture, 400

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Most people prefer shared mass culture over individual niche preferences. — W. David Marx, Status and Culture: How Our Desire for…, 711; Subcultures form new status hierarchies for those lacking global status — W. David Marx, Status and Culture: How Our Desire for…, 399; Unsatisfactory group identity drives exit or group improvement efforts — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 2720 (+2 more)

Broader Connections

• Unsatisfactory group identity drives exit or group improvement efforts #corroborates (0.82) — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 2720