Perceiving a group as real precedes all other group-related judgments and biases

Evidence

Entitativity refers to the extent to which an aggregate of people is perceived to be an independent entity, to have real existence as a group. We do not identify with, attach importance to, or show favoritism toward a group, nor do we stereotype or discriminate against a group, unless and until that group is perceived as a meaningful entity. In that sense, the perception of group entitativity is a fundamental building block on which all other aspects of group perception are based. — Roderick M. Kramer, Geoffrey J. Leonardelli, Robert W. Livingston, Social Cognition, Social Identity, and…, 288 (#expands, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Perceiving a coherent subgroup suffices to attribute intent and responsibility to a larger group; Perceiving a group as an entity precedes stereotyping and discrimination against it — Roderick M. Kramer, Geoffrey J. Leonardelli, Robert W. Livingston, Social Cognition, Social Identity, and…, 288; Perceiving groups as natural kinds with essences drives sweeping stereotype generalization — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 1388 (+3 more)

Broader Connections

• Perceiving a group as an entity precedes stereotyping and discrimination against it #expands (0.92) — Roderick M. Kramer, Geoffrey J. Leonardelli, Robert W. Livingston, Social Cognition, Social Identity, and…, 288