Other Groups

Definition

Other groups refer to social categories or communities that are different from one's own group in terms of characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, or nationality.

Related terms

Ingroup:

The ingroup refers to the social group to which an individual belongs or identifies with.

Outgroup:

The outgroup refers to the social group to which an individual does not belong or identify with.

Prejudice:

Prejudice involves having negative attitudes, beliefs, or stereotypes about members of another group based on their group membership.