Author Description
Cover -- Half Title -- The Science Of Diversity -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. What Is Diversity? -- 2. The Self -- 3. Categorizing -- 4. Judging -- 5. Diversity And Relationships -- 6. Diversity And Groups -- 7. Diversity And Social Justice -- 8. Diversity And Ethnic Conflicts -- 9. Diversity And Nations -- 10. Concluding Remarks -- References -- Figure Credit Lines -- Index. Mona Sue Weissmark. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Electronic Reproduction. Oxford Available Via World Wide Web.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the psychological and social mechanisms that define human diversity and influence how individuals categorize, judge, and interact with one another. Mona Sue Weissmark, a clinical psychologist, utilizes a framework rooted in social psychology and conflict resolution to examine the origins of group identity and prejudice. By synthesizing research across multiple disciplines, the author argues that understanding the cognitive processes behind diversity is essential for addressing systemic social conflicts and fostering more equitable relationships.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of cognitive categorization and social judgment processes
- Examination of diversity dynamics within interpersonal relationships and group settings
- Exploration of the intersection between diversity and social justice initiatives
- Discussion of ethnic conflicts and national identity
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide a comprehensive policy manual for corporate diversity training
- It does not focus on historical narratives of specific minority groups outside of the context of psychological theory
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a structured psychological inquiry into the complexities of human difference. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a foundational text for those seeking to understand the cognitive underpinnings of social conflict.
Page Count:
272
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0190686359
ISBN-13:
9780190686352
Psychology
Sociology
Minority Studies
Diversity and Inclusion
Ethnic Studies
Social Science
Social justice