ed batista, interpersonal dynamics (aka touchy feely) @stanfordbiz, class 5: social identity
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Interpersonal
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DynamicsEd BatistaClass 5:SOCIAL IDENTITY
Same format as Week 3First 35 mins here • Brief discussion • Set up exerciseRemaining 2 hours • Exercise in T-group rooms
Today’s agenda
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Social identityOur focus this weekA theme every week…why?
Social identityHalvorson (Getting to “Us”)Positive impact in the workplaceSense of group identity
= Higher morale & productivity
Social identityHenri Tajfel & John TurnerGroup memberships shape individual identityStems from a basic cognitive process
= Tendency to group things together
Social identityBut we exaggerate…1. Differences between groups2. Similarities within groups
= Inevitable stereotypes
Stereotypes
Stereotype threat
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Microaggressions
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Microaggressions
InadvertentNot “aggressive”But impact > intentConsistent with our emphasis on emotion
EmotionSocial IDs often trigger strong feelings…why?Many social IDs have status implicationsAll social IDs involve relatedness
EmotionDifficult conversations usually involve…Relative status differencesIncreased social distanceLikely to trigger a threat response
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Threat responseFight
FlightFreezeIntended to yield 1 of 3 outcomes…
Threat responseFight (Overpower it)
Flight (Escape from it)Freeze (Hope it goes away)Rarely helpful in a difficult conversation
A vicious cycleWe rarely discuss social IDs across differencesWe fail to develop the necessary skillsWhen compelled, we’re unpreparedThe conversation goes badlyWe avoid the topicRepeat
Consciousness
Competence
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Consciousness
Competence
We’re unskilled.We need guidance.
We’re self-conscious.
We need practice.
Next stepsExercise until 5:50pm; then T-group tonight(See you tonight, Group 2)Week 5 Post-Group Assignment due Thurs @ NoonWeek 6 Readings & Class Notes on CanvasWeek 6 Pre-Class Assignment due Mon @ NoonNext class Tues Feb 14, 3pm here
Another exercise
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Another exerciseToday’s Pre-Class Assignment
Reflect on 3 types of experiences: • Stereotype threat • Recipient of a microaggression • Caused a microaggressionBe prepared to tell one 4-minute story
Another exerciseFishbowls
In your T-group breakout room1/2 the group forms an inner circle1/2 the group observes from an outer circleWith your partner, decide who’s in the 1st group
Another exerciseYou have a set of instructions
& your facilitators will answer any questions
To your T-group
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