Ingroup favoritism can lead to discrimination against out-groups from "summary" of Social Psychology by John R. Eiser,J. Richard Eiser
Ingroup favoritism, also known as in-group bias, refers to the tendency of individuals to favor and show preferential treatment towards members of their own group. This phenomenon is based on the idea of social identity theory, which suggests that people derive a sense of self-esteem and identity from the groups to which they belong. As a result, individuals are motivated to enhance the status and reputation of their ingroup in order to boost their own self-esteem.
Ingroup favoritism can have a number of negative consequences, particularly for members of out-groups. One of the most significant repercussions is the potential for discrimination against out-groups. When individuals show favoritism towards their own group, they may be more likely to perceive members of out-groups as different or inferior. This can lead to negative stereotypes, prejudice, and discriminatory behavior towards indivi...
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