Explore: Social Groups And Identities

intergroup behaviour. "Social identity theory explores the phenomenon of the 'ingroup' and 'outgroup', and is based on the view that identities are constituted

identity is a simple example, though myriad groups exist which share a sense of identity. Like many social concepts or phenomena, it is constructed, not

being in a state of 'identity diffusion' whereas those who retain their given identities unquestioned have 'foreclosed' identities. On some readings of

distinct identities as a way to find meaning and define themselves in the world. After a distinct identity is formed, social comparison with similar groups can

functioning, and productivity of groups. Explicitly contrasted against a social cohesion based definition for social groups is the social identity perspective

political or social groups online can result in practice application, real-world implementation of a concept, of those found identities or the adoption

of a number of social scientists. A history of cultural identity is important because it outlines the understanding of how our identities provide a way

interactions with others and are called role identities. Role identities may be self-realized, or may be facts like being a mother, a social worker, or a blood

from one ethnic group to another. Ethnic groups may be divided into subgroups or tribes, which over time may become separate ethnic groups themselves due

made up of personal identity and multiple social identities, all of which combine to shape one's personality. Social identities are likely to become