Define the Concepts of Dehumanization and Reactive Devaluation and Provide

question 39

Essay

Define the concepts of dehumanization and reactive devaluation and provide a real-world example of how each of these processes can increase group conflict.

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Definitions:

Radical Microsociology

A branch of sociology focusing on small-scale social interactions and individual processes, incorporating critical or unconventional perspectives.

Randall Collins

is a sociologist known for his theories on interaction ritual chains and conflict sociology, focusing on the dynamics of social interaction and structural change.

Substantive Rationality

Substantive rationality refers to decision-making and reasoning based on the consideration of ends, values, or goals, rather than solely on predetermined rules or procedures.

Lifeworld

A term in philosophy and social sciences referring to the individual's personal world of experience and meaning separate from systemic structures.