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    Frequently Asked Questions about Social Identity

    What is social identity theory?

    Henri Tajfel & John Turner proposed social identity theory, an interplay between personal and social groups (social class, family, sports team, etc.). It explains how individuals create and define their identity through (social) group membership.

    What is social identity?

    Social identity is defined as the product of all the experiences an individual goes through during social interactions to develop a sense of 'who we believe ourselves to be'. 


    How does social class affect identity?

    Social class categorises people into groups with similar or different social circumstances. When people tend to identify with other members of their group (class), it gives them a sense of collective identity.


    What contributes to social identity?

    The main factors that contribute to shaping an individual's social identity are social class, gender, ethnicity, age, and nationality.


    Why is social identity important?

    Social identity is defined as the product of all the experiences an individual goes through during social interactions to develop a sense of who they believe themselves to be. Social psychologists like Henri Tajfel and John Turner proposed the social identity theory, an interplay between personal and social groups (social class, family, sports team, etc.). 

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    S. Hall argues that a person's identity is not formed out of personal attributes, but is predetermined.

    According to Weber, ethnicity is a social construct, for it is based on subjective beliefs created by the members of the group.

    A royal title is an example of which type of identity?

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