Outgroup Homogenity: Today’s Prejudice and Discrimination

Outgroup homogeneity is the tendency to view members of a group that one does not belong to (the outgroup) as more similar to each other than members of a group that one does belong to (the ingroup). Outgroup homogeneity can lead to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. It can occur for a number of reasons, including limited contact with members of the outgroup. Tune in and learn all about how Outgroup Homogeneity has run our lives!