The Established and The Outsiders-Theorem Instead of ‘‘Racism’’: A Figuration of Power Assymmetrie

Abstract

The Established and the Outsiders-Theorem emphasizes the power differential between the established and the otsider group as the major cause of mechanisms of stigmatization and discrimination. The more powerful group ascribes itself. A group charima and superiority attributing group disgrace, inferiority and anomy to the less powerful group. The group cohesion, innergroup social control and the monopolization of power sources enable the established to forbid their own members any social contacts with the outsiders.