How Are the Definitions of "Us" and "Them" Socially Constructed

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Essay

How are the definitions of "us" and "them" socially constructed? Provide an example of a group that was once the out-group and is now considered part of the in-group.

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Definitions:

Junk Food

A category of food that is high in calories but low in nutritional content, often characterized by high levels of sugar, fat, and salt.

Freedom of Movement

The right or ability of individuals to travel and relocate freely within or between places without restriction.

Psychological Needs

Fundamental emotional or mental requirements necessary for wellbeing and effective functioning of an individual.

Horney's Theory

A psychoanalytic theory by Karen Horney focusing on social and cultural factors affecting personality, introducing the concepts of basic anxiety and neurotic needs.