Social categorization is inevitable and normal, not pathological

Evidence

Although ingroup–outgroup distinctions had been previously recognized as a source of bias (Sumner, 1906), Allport focused on the normality and inevitability of categorizing social groups. — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 107 (#corroborates, via linked claim)

Although ingroup–outgroup distinctions had been previously recognized as a source of bias (Sumner, 1906), Allport focused on the normality and inevitability of categorizing social groups. Allport noted, “The human mind must think with the aid of categories… . Once formed, categories are the basis for normal prejudgment. We cannot possibly avoid this process. Orderly living depends upon it” (p. 20). — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 107 (#corroborates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Social categorization makes prejudgment an unavoidable normal mental process; Allport treated social categorization as normal and inevitable, not aberrant — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 107; Social categorization is a normal, inevitable mental process underlying prejudice — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 107 (+4 more)

Broader Connections

• Allport treated social categorization as normal and inevitable, not aberrant #corroborates (0.98) — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 107
• Social categorization is a normal, inevitable mental process underlying prejudice #corroborates (0.97) — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 107