Title: What Is Othering?
Headings: What Is Othering?
What Is Othering?
What Is Othering?
Signs
Types
Examples
Causes
Evolution
In-Group Bias
Out-Group Bias
Social Identification
Lack of Knowledge
Robbers Cave Experiment
Justifying Past Mistreatment of Others
How to Resolve Cognitive Dissonance
Impact
Exclusion and Discrimination
Systemic Discrimination
How to Minimize Othering
Focus on People as Individuals
Become Aware of Your Own Unconscious Biases
Remember that Diversity Has Important Benefits
Be Aware of Language
Remember That Identities are Multidimensional and Intersectional
Broaden Your Social Circle
Speak Up
A Word From Verywell

Content: How to Resolve Cognitive Dissonance
Impact
Belonging to a social group often brings about a number of benefits, but it can also come with costs. On the positive side, being part of a group can provide friendships, support, care, connection, protection, and identity. On the negative side, it can contribute to things like othering, prejudice, and conflict with those who are outside of the group. Othering can have a dramatic impact on both individuals, social groups, and societies. Exclusion and Discrimination
It can result in the marginalization of people who are not part of the dominant social group. People who are part of minority groups may face economic, housing, career, criminal justice, educational, and healthcare disparities. It can lead to discrimination and prejudice against other people. Prejudice is often fueled by the belief that all members of that group are fundamentally different in some way. Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of intolerance are often rooted in othering. Othering can harm relationships by