In order to assess Billig's evaluation and critique of social identity theory it is important to understand exactly what Tajfel and Turner proposed as one of the most influential theories in modern European social psychology on group identity and conflict. ... Ingroup and outgroup members were unanimous except for a group code and a number. ... Too much sensory information determines that individuals categorise in order to find meaning. ... Potter and Wetherell (1997 cited in Brown 2007) are among the discursive psychologists who believe that the categories of prejudice are not perceptual...

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