Social identity theory provides one explanation of intergroup behaviour and discrimination. Musafer Sherif (1954)

provided an alternative explanation in the form of realistic conict teor

Using your research skills, locate articles that summarize the main assumptions of realistic conict theory.

Contrast realistic conict theory with social identity theory.

For a detailed summary of both theories you may want to consult the original publication by Tajfel and Turner. You can

nd it here:

https://tinyurl.com/ya7ssaws In 2001, researchers Alex Haslam and Steve Reicher conducted the BBC Prison Study which examined how people respond to being placed into groups of unequal power, either prison guards or prisoners.

Explore the study website: http://www.bbcprisonstudy.org/index.php To what extent can the research ndings be explained by:

● social identity theory

● realistic conict theory?