Intergroup conflict

Definition

Intergroup conflict refers to conflicts or tensions that arise between different groups due to differences in goals, values, resources, or identities. It often involves hostility, competition, and negative attitudes towards members of the opposing group.

Related terms

Ingroup bias: A tendency to favor one's own group over other groups.

Outgroup homogeneity effect: Perceiving members of an outgroup as more similar to each other than they actually are while perceiving ingroup members as more diverse.

Social identity theory: A theory that explains how our self-concept is partly influenced by our identification with various social groups.