Public transgressions by group members threaten the public image of a group when outside observers perceive them as representative of the group in general. In three studies, we tested the effectiveness of rejection of a deviant group member who made a racist comment in public, and compared this to several other strategies the group could employ to protect their image. In Study 1 (N¼75) and Study 2 (N¼51), the group was judged less racist after rejecting the deviant than after claiming a non-racist position or not responding to the transgression. Perceived typicality of the deviant partially mediated this effect in Study 2. In Study 3 (N¼81), the group was judged least racist after forcing the deviant to apologize and as most racist after denying the severity of the transgression. Results also showed a negative side-effect of rejection. Perceived exclusion of the deviant contributed to a perception of the group as disloyal to its members, which resulted in a less favorable overall group evaluation. Potential benefits and risks of rejection, denial, and apologies are further discussed in the General Discussion.
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Baarts presentiebenadering is even inspirerend voor de professionele beroepspraktijk als problematisch in haar theoretische grondslagen. In deze benadering bestaat een fundamentele morele spanning tussen gebroken waardigheid als het kernprobleem van armoede en het goede leven als de overkoepelende oplossing hiervoor. In deze spanning interfereren drie verschillende culturele onderstromen: een optimistisch Griekse, een radicaal christelijke en een gematigd humanistische onderstroom. Terwijl Baart in zijn magnum opus nadrukkelijk stelt dat presentiebeoefenaars het goede oftewel het gelukkige leven centraal behoren te stellen, poneert dit artikel dat de praktijken en paradoxen van de presentiebeoefening beter kunnen worden begrepen als het herstellen van waardigheid.
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In the social sciences, especially in social psychology and sociology, fear of the unknown and the tendency to favour the group one belongs to are recognised phenomena. This chapter will look at elements of these scientific theories and establish a link between these elements and the initial findings of a study of Syrian refugees on the Dutch labour market. First, this study is described, after which a glimpse into the world of social psychology is provided. This chapter concludes by taking a wide perspective on Dutch society and by discussing some lessons that can be learned for a diverse future. Research and education can support society in highlighting the importance of diversity and in training people to recognise the added value of diversity. Everyone will need to put considerable effort into ensuring people are judged for their personal qualities. Lecturers and professionals will need to examine their own judgements and biases first, before they can help to shape the perceptions of students. Together with students, lecturers can promote the benefits of the contact hypothesis and the concept of interactional diversity.
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