INTERGROUP DIFFERENCES

May 16 2025POLITICS

When Unlikely Allies Shift Views

In a world where political views are often set in stone, it's interesting to see how unexpected supporters can shake things up. This is not about dramatic changes, but about how people's opinions on policies can shift when someone from their own group supports something unusual. For instance, if a liberal backs gun rights or a conservative supports abortion rights, i...

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Nov 25 2024EDUCATION

Similarity vs Diversity: How to Get Along?

Ever wondered if celebrating differences or similarities makes us friendlier towards others? Science says that when it comes to different groups like ethnic, religious, or political ones, people just love having something in common. Research has shown that the more alike we feel, the more we want to hang out. Think about it like this: if you're hanging out with frie...

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