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26.09.2017 | ARTICLES

Nothing Compares to You: Prince and the Theory of Optimal Distinctiveness

verfasst von: Deirdre T. Guion Peoples

Erschienen in: Journal of African American Studies | Ausgabe 3/2017

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Prince has left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of people everywhere, not only in the USA but also globally. Using Marilyn Brewer’s optimal distinctiveness theory (ODT) as a framework, this article examines how Prince negotiated his social identity as an integral part of two worlds—(African Americans and the music industry) while standing apart from both. The optimal distinctiveness model posits that social identities derive from a fundamental tension between two competing social needs—the need for inclusion and the need for uniqueness. By utilizing Brewer’s model, we gain greater insight into Prince’s musicianship and business acumen.

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Titel: Nothing Compares to You: Prince and the Theory of Optimal Distinctiveness
verfasst von: Deirdre T. Guion Peoples
Publikationsdatum: 26.09.2017
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of African American Studies / Ausgabe 3/2017
Print ISSN: 1559-1646
Elektronische ISSN: 1936-4741
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12111-017-9369-1

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