Intergroup Conflict

Definition

Intergroup conflict refers to conflicts that arise between different groups within a society based on factors such as ethnicity, religion, or political ideology.

Related terms

Ethnic tension: Strained relations between different ethnic groups within a society due to historical, cultural, or social differences.

Sectarianism: Conflict arising from religious differences between different sects or denominations within the same religion.

Identity politics: Political actions and ideologies based on the interests and perspectives of specific social groups with shared characteristics.