Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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.