Simultaneous subgroup and superordinate identification reduces intergroup conflict

Evidence

A dual identity refers to a state in which individuals simultaneously identify with membership in a subgroup as well as in a superordinate group. The dual identity concept was born out of the literature on intergroup contact (Brown & Hewstone, 2005; Dovidio et al., 2009; Gaertner et al., 1993) and combines the value that the maintenance of subgroups brings with the value that a more inclusive superordinate group brings to intergroup conflict reduction. The maintenance of subgroup boundaries allows individuals to value the differences that each group brings to the interaction (as described by the mutual intergroup differentiation model; Brown & Hewstone, 2005), and establishing a more inclusive group identity allows for cooperative interdependence (as described by the common in-group identity model; Gaertner et al., 1993). — Roderick M. Kramer, Geoffrey J. Leonardelli, Robert W. Livingston, Social Cognition, Social Identity, and…, 695

Categorization

• DEFINE: Defines dual identity as the conjunction of subgroup and superordinate identification, synthesizing two prior models.
• XREF: connects to: Distinguishing identification dimensions improves prediction of intergroup outcomes — Sonia Roccas and Yechiel Klar and Ido Liviatan, The Paradox of Group-Based Guilt: Modes…, 143; Shared superordinate identity is neither necessary nor sufficient for intergroup tolerance — Nyla R. Branscombe and Bertjan Doosje (eds.), Collective Guilt: International…, 800; Negational identification unites out-groups through shared non-membership rather than shared membership. — Chen-Bo Zhong, Adam D. Galinsky, and Miguel M. Unzueta, Negational racial identity and…, 37 (+1 more)