intergroup

Among separate collectives

Intergroup describes relations, dynamics, or activities between distinct groups rather than within a single group: intergroup conflict, intergroup cooperation, intergroup dialogue.

The term appears frequently in sociology and psychology when analyzing how different communities, organizations, or identity groups interact with one another.

conflict

prejudice

Preformed unfavorable opinion

tension · hostility · rivalry · animosity · antagonism · friction · competition · clash · dispute · segregation

cooperation

alliance

Formal union of parties

dialogue · mediation · reconciliation · peacebuilding · integration · unity · teamwork · consensus · negotiation · diplomacy

dynamics

hierarchy

Ranked authority structure

  • statusOne's relative position
  • normsExpected behavioral standards
  • rolesPositions or functions held

conformity · groupthink · assimilation · acculturation · categorization · differentiation · interethnic · dominance · subordination

diversity

multiculturalism

Coexistence of diverse traditions

representation · demographics · ethnicities · coexistence · intersectionality · cross-cultural · interfaith · interracial · intercommunal · cosmopolitan

Categories
Opposites
scope of group boundaries

intergroupingroup

Exclusive social circle

internal · intramural · in-house · in-group · domestic

level of social organization

intergroupinterpersonal

Between two or more people

individual · intrapersonal · one-on-one · person-to-person · personal

Family

group, grouping, groups, regroup, groupings, subgroup, subgroups, groupie, regrouping

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