Perceived inequality and variability in the expression of parochial altruism.

ABSTRACT: It is commonly argued that humans have generalised predispositions for within-group favouritism and between-group animus (i.e. that humans are parochially altruistic), leading to higher levels of internal conflict in societies with greater diversity. Other research, however, has questioned both the ubiquity of parochial altruism and the role of diversity per se in causing social discord. Here, we use ethnographic, social network and experimental economic game data to explore this topic in two multi-ethnic Colombian communities. We examine the extent to which Afrocolombian and Emberá residents express parochial altruism, finding appreciable variability between communities, and across individuals within communities. When present, parochial altruism appears to be driven by diver

SUBMITTER: Ross CT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11810521 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature