I am interested in learning more about how people are influenced by their surroundings and their individual roles within a group. Social psychology is obviously an important field for me to study when researching this topic. I want to understand the emotions behind peoples actions to promote themselves in society and our individualistic tendencies.
"Are we not in danger of being swayed by extremes, by that which we fear most, by that which dominates our attention rather than that which dominates the field?"
"The uniqueness of the human species lies in the capacities that allows us to create worlds that suit us, rather than simply adapt to the world as it is. Hence, the condition of human creativity lies in the capacity for symbolic representation and manipulation."
Bibliography
Reicher, Stephen. "The Context of Social Identity: Domination, Resistance, and Change." Political Psychology 25.6 (2004): 921-45. JSTOR. Web. 15 Sept. 2010.
This essay explores how humans interact with and create their social worlds. It examines social identity and how humans identities are influenced by their surrounding cultures. It discusses self-categories that we belong to and the comparisons and variability between them.
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| Shannon McGill, The Pack, 11x17 in. 2009 |
are you interested in your role as a twin in society? Or the social psychology of USA? RVA?
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