Identity theory

Identity tbeory in philosophy is tbe portion of an individual's self-concept derived from perceived membership in a relevant social group. As originally formulated by social psychologists Henri Tajfel and John Turner in tbe 1970s and tbe 1980s, social identity tbeory introduced tbe concept of a social identity as a way in which to explain intergroup behaviour. "Social identity tbeory explores tbe phenomenon of tbe 'ingroup' and 'outgroup', and is based on tbe view that identities are constituted through a process of difference defined in a relative or flexible way depends on tbe activities in which one engages" This tbeory is described as a tbeory that predicts certain intergroup behaviours on tbe basis of perceived group status differences, tbe perceived legitimacy and stability of those status differences, and tbe perceived ability to move from one group to anotber.