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Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
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Florida Atlantic University
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2003
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2003
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This thesis examines the sociological factors underlying the development of a
Confederate Countermovement, which has resulted in a Confederate Flag controversy in
South Carolina. In order to account for this development, a test of Herbert Blumer's race
prejudice as a sense of group position theory was conducted. Blumer's theory holds that
when dominant racial groups perceive a threat to their proprietary claims from a
subordinate group, they will emotionally recoil from the potential loss of privilege. Using
content analysis, the three major members of the Confederate Countermovement were
analyzed. Results confirmed the usefulness of Blumer's theory for understanding this
controversy. By viewing the conflict as the last stand of a small group of whites, efforts
can be directed toward improving the position of blacks without generating
countermovement action and bringing an end to the controversy.
Confederate Countermovement, which has resulted in a Confederate Flag controversy in
South Carolina. In order to account for this development, a test of Herbert Blumer's race
prejudice as a sense of group position theory was conducted. Blumer's theory holds that
when dominant racial groups perceive a threat to their proprietary claims from a
subordinate group, they will emotionally recoil from the potential loss of privilege. Using
content analysis, the three major members of the Confederate Countermovement were
analyzed. Results confirmed the usefulness of Blumer's theory for understanding this
controversy. By viewing the conflict as the last stand of a small group of whites, efforts
can be directed toward improving the position of blacks without generating
countermovement action and bringing an end to the controversy.
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110 p.
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FA00000896
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Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2003.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
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2003
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2003
Date Text
2003
Date Created (EDTF)
2003
Date Issued (EDTF)
2003
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FA00000896
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
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Bostwick, Heather L.
Graduate College
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The Confederate Flag Controversy in South Carolina: A Test of Herbert Blumer's Race Prejudice as a Sense of Group Position Theory
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2003
2003
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Boca Raton, Fla.
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Title
The Confederate Flag Controversy in South Carolina: A Test of Herbert Blumer's Race Prejudice as a Sense of Group Position Theory
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The Confederate Flag Controversy in South Carolina: A Test of Herbert Blumer's Race Prejudice as a Sense of Group Position Theory