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40 Years of Multiple Social Categorization: A Tool for Social Inclusivity

Prati, Francesca; Crisp, Richard J.; Rubini, Monica

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Francesca Prati

Monica Rubini



Abstract

We review a 40-year corpus of research that we collectively name “Multiple Categorisation Theory” (MCT). From early illustrations using the minimal group paradigm, through a focus on how people cognitively represent social diversity, to recent models of outgroup “re-humanisation”, this work has revealed much about how we think about inclusivity, exclusion, and intergroup differences. We review research that assessed ways to reduce intergroup bias by attenuating the reliance on simple categorisation via “crossed categorisation”. We describe how this research evolved from a focus on intergroup differences to incorporate self-categorisation, through processes of decategorisation and increased social identity complexity. Finally, we consider contemporary models that reveal the generalised benefits of multiple categorisation in promoting outgroup “re-humanisation” through “cognitive liberalisation”. We conclude by highlighting the theoretical and practical implications of this research programme.

Citation

Prati, F., Crisp, R. J., & Rubini, M. (2021). 40 Years of Multiple Social Categorization: A Tool for Social Inclusivity. European Review of Social Psychology, 32(1), 47-87. https://doi.org/10.1080/10463283.2020.1830612

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Sep 28, 2020
Online Publication Date Dec 27, 2020
Publication Date 2021
Deposit Date Jul 12, 2021
Publicly Available Date Dec 27, 2021
Journal European Review of Social Psychology
Print ISSN 1046-3283
Electronic ISSN 1479-277X
Publisher Taylor and Francis Group
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 32
Issue 1
Pages 47-87
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/10463283.2020.1830612

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This is an Accepted Manuscript version of the following article, accepted for publication in European Review of Social Psychology. Prati, Francesca, Crisp, Richard J. & Rubini, Monica (2021). 40 Years of Multiple Social Categorization: A Tool for Social Inclusivity. European Review of Social Psychology 32(1): 47-87. It is deposited under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits non-commercial re-use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.





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