Catégorisation sociopolitique et hors-groupe

l’apport d’une approche fonctionnaliste

Abstract

This article submits some insights on sociopolitical categorization and the making of outgroups – that is, groups facing hostility and subsequent social injustices. We suggest that the sidelining of out-groups precedes the elaboration of the negative stereotypes which are thereafter evoked to justify it. Such a stance will drive us to consider the outgroup in its functional dimension, which may prove useful in addressing discriminations.