When it comes to our social identity, people tend to lean toward those they relate with the most. Our in-groups are who we belong to. Sports-wise, it can be what team we like, our hometown, school, etc. On the other hand, our out-groups are the opposite. They're the groups we don't relate to/with. In politics, if you're more liberal or conservative, you're going to either be Democrat or Republican. Depending on who you are, you'll more than likely see Republicans or Democrats in a bad manner. It doesn't have to be politics. It can be sports, music, or school. There will always be bias in the things we choose to like/support. People do this because, often, they want to see themselves positively. It boosts their self-esteem and makes them feel good when they belong to a " good " group. The opposite can be said when someone has low self-esteem. What I got from the article is that essentially people who have low self-esteem tend to do things they normally wouldn't do to "fit in".
Being in any sort of group can create prejudices. When we're in our "safe space", we tend to create false narratives about things we're unsure about. For instance, let's say we're debating gun laws. A very controversial topic at the moment. Some may point out that there should be a ban on guns because they're dangerous. Just a general reason nothing too complex. Somebody else may disagree completely. They may believe that there shouldn't a ban on guns. If you come out of your comfort zone and become curious as to why people think the way they do, it can help put an end to many issues. Of course, I say this lightly because there are some times when you're just gonna have to agree to disagree.
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