social identification
[/ˌsoʊʃəl aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: social identifications
identificação social
1. The process by which individuals recognize themselves as members of a particular social group and adopt the characteristics, values, and behaviors associated with that group
Social identification with a political party influences voting behavior.
A identificação social com um partido político influencia o comportamento eleitoral.
2. In psychology and sociology, the tendency to categorize oneself and others based on group membership, which affects attitudes, beliefs, and social behavior
Strong social identification with one's ethnic group can shape cultural practices and traditions.
A forte identificação social com o grupo étnico pode moldar práticas e tradições culturais.
3. The degree to which a person feels connected to and invested in their membership within a particular social category or community
Students showed high social identification with their university after attending orientation.
Os estudantes demonstraram alta identificação social com sua universidade após a orientação.
In Brazil, social identification is particularly relevant in discussions about racial and ethnic identity due to the country's complex racial categories and the concept of 'miscigenação' (miscegenation). In the USA, this term is widely used in academic psychology and sociology to discuss identity politics, community affiliation, and social movements. The concept gained prominence through Social Identity Theory developed by Henri Tajfel and John Turner, which is taught extensively in both countries' universities.
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