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Music and intergroup relations: exacerbating conflict and building harmony through music
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Abstract This article describes the ways in which music is an important part of identity, and hence serves some similar functions to other forms of identity-related communication (e.g., language). It will describe how music is used to incite intergroup hatred (e.g., among soccer fans, military music) and to ... view more
This article describes the ways in which music is an important part of identity, and hence serves some similar functions to other forms of identity-related communication (e.g., language). It will describe how music is used to incite intergroup hatred (e.g., among soccer fans, military music) and to support valued identities (anthems, etc.). Relevant literature on stereotyping (including stereotyping of groups related to music) is included. The article also discusses how music is used to reduce intergroup hostility (e.g., via cross-cultural musical collaboration and contact). The article connects the various literatures from communication, social psychology, sociology, and ethnomusicology, providing a broad overview of the many connections between communication, music, and social identity. It closes with a research agenda for those interested in studying intergroup communication and music.... view less
Keywords
sociology of music; identity formation; social psychology; communication; music; interaction; communication research; social relations; conflict mediation; conflict behavior; prejudice; group
Classification
Social Psychology
Basic Research, General Concepts and History of the Science of Communication
Free Keywords
Intergroup relations; Contact
Document language
English
Publication Year
2017
Page/Pages
p. 1-34
Journal
Review of Communication Research, 5 (2017)
DOI
https://doi.org/10.12840/issn.2255-4165.2017.05.01.012
ISSN
2255-4165
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed