PS270 Chapter Notes -Physical Attractiveness, Social Inequality, Nanny
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The loss of self awareness and evaluation apprehension; occurs in group situations that foster anonymity and draw attention away from the individual (p. 239). A state of being that occurs within a group environment that causes the loss of self- identity and self-concept through ambiguity among all members. This results in things like mobs, protests and riots. I chose this term because, in light of the recent revolutions that have been occurring, it is evident that this concept is present in many of the protests. As stated previously, deindividuation has been seen in numerous revolutions around the world. With that being said, it is not only seen in situations such as those. Although this example was briefly stated in the textbook, i feel that it represents the other side of deindividuation, in the way that it is not all about political or social unrest. Stanley cup finals brought about riots after the canucks lost in their hometown of.
