Narcissism of small/minor differences
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Narcissism of small/minor differences |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 3337 |
Book Title | Encyclopedia of Diversity |
Authors | Breda, Vito |
Editors | Sardoc, Mitja |
Page Range | 1-9 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2026 |
Publisher | Springer |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
ISBN | 9783031615580 |
9783031615597 | |
Web Address (URL) | https://link.springer.com/book/9783031615580 |
Abstract | The narcissism of minor differences is a type of cognitive dissonance that affects individuals or groups. Those affected believed that minor differences in physical or social characteristics are linked to a moral deficiency. Intolerance of such variations, which may be associated with stereotyping, may escalate into inter-group hostility, discrimination, and, in rare cases, violence. Civil wars or border disputes that foster wars are frequently linked to the narcissism of minor differences. This encyclopaedia entry is divided into two parts. The first part discussed the exegesis of the narcissism of minor differences as a theoretical concept. The second summarises recent studies that connect collective narcissism with discriminatory policies, populism, and violence. |
Keywords | narcissism of minor differences; ethnic vioence; group discrimination |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520501. Community psychology |
480799. Public law not elsewhere classified | |
500104. Human rights and justice issues (excl. law) | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Law and Justice |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/z900w/narcissism-of-small-minor-differences
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