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In her new book, psychology professor Michele Gelfand explains some of the differences between social groups, and the conflicts that erupt among them.
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In her new book, psychology professor Michele Gelfand explains some of the differences between social groups, and the conflicts that erupt among them.
“As threats crop up, groups tighten. As threats subside, groups loosen. Threats don’t even need to be real. As long as people perceive a threat, the per
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Tight cultures tend to have strong cultural norms and a pronounced lack of tolerance for deviant behavior. Conversely, loose cultures have weak cultural norms and more tolerance for deviant behavior.
Tight cultures tend to have strong cultural norms and a pronounced lack of tolerance for deviant behavior. Conversely, loose cultures have weak cultural norms and more tolerance for deviant behavior. Whether tight or loose, cultures…