Suppose There Is a Shortage of Jobs in the US

question 81

Essay

Suppose there is a shortage of jobs in the US.At the same time,there seems to be an increase in prejudice and discrimination against immigrant workers and illegal aliens by US citizens.Using realistic group conflict theory,explain why this has occurred.Be sure to define realistic group conflict theory in your answer.

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Definitions:

Dispositions

The inherent qualities of mind and character that influence an individual's behavior and attitudes.

Heredity

The transmission of physical or mental traits from parents to their offspring through genetics.

Biological Motives

Innate motivations driven by biological needs that are essential for survival, such as hunger, thirst, and the drive for self-preservation.

Fundamental Attribution Error

A cognitive bias where people overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining other people's behavior.