Question

How does social categorization cause prejudice?

Answer 1

Social categorization is when people divide others into groups like “us” and “them.” This helps people make sense of the world, but it also leads to bias. People tend to favor their own group (the “in-group”) and see other groups (the “out-group”) as different or inferior. For example, people might think their religion, language, or community is better than others. This division creates distance, mistrust, and dislike between groups, leading to prejudice.