The Dilemma of Dissidence

Authors

  • Joha Louw-Potgieter University of Natal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159//2309-8708/1987/n8a6

Abstract

Disaffiliation from a group affects the very essence of group belongingness for those who choose to remain within the group. It heightens the salience of group norms, raises questions about the validity of these norms, the value of group membership and might even affect ingroup solidarity and determine the course of action to be taken against the non-conforming group member. The aim of this paper is to point out that those individuals who wish to retain the status quo, be they laypersons or professionals, will seek to locate the origin of dissidence within the non-conforming individual, thereby accepting the group and its norms uncritically as a given.

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Author Biography

Joha Louw-Potgieter, University of Natal

Department of Psychology
University of Natal
Durban

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Published

2025-12-14

How to Cite

Louw-Potgieter, J. (2025). The Dilemma of Dissidence. PINS-Psychology in Society, 8(1), 101–121. https://doi.org/10.17159//2309-8708/1987/n8a6

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (1987)

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Copyright (c) 1987 Joha Louw-Potgieter

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