Day: May 12, 2016
Acting on Bias
In this post we will explore how underlying VAB manifest into behavior. A historical perspective: We will discuss a historical perspective of bias and discrimination in America. [1] Perhaps we have […]
Social Dominance Theory
Social dominance theory (SDT) [1]is a theory of intergroup relations that focuses on the maintenance and stability of group-based social hierarchies. According to the theory, group-based inequalities are maintained through […]
Stereotypes
Now let’s talk about stereotypes. Below is an individual activity where you’ll be asked to jot down a few stereotypes. The purpose of the activity is to open a dialogue […]
Social Perception
Quick question… 1) What is 2+2? 2) What color is an orange? 3) What is the capital of Michigan? 4) Washington? 5) 347+484? Perceptions and stereotypes are often incorrect, snap […]
Concepts of Culture
A workshop on Inter-Cultural Leadership would be incomplete without a thorough review of the concepts of culture. Considering that this is written for a three-day seminar and there are doctorate […]
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Social Class
What is Social Class? Social class is the division or stratification of a society based on social or economic status[1]. The concept of social class is important to discuss so […]
What is Self-Concept
What is Self-Concept? What is self-concept? It is the totality of the individual’s thoughts and feelings having reference to himself or herself as an object. Our confidence to engage others is […]
Socialization, Social Identity, and the Formation of Values
Socialization, Social Identity, and the Formation of Values In this post I discuss what I mean by, “Socialization, Social Identity, and the Formation of Values.” During a course we typically […]
Spheres of Influence
Spheres of Influence In this post we’ll discuss the role that spheres of influence play in society. As each of the three Venn Leader domains develop continuously throughout the course […]
What is the Difference between Groups, Roles, and Status?
What is the Difference between Groups, Roles, and Status? Let’s further define social structure. In this post we’ll answer the question, “What is the Difference between Groups, Roles, and Status?” […]