A social group refers to a collection of individuals who share common characteristics or interests and interact with one another within a particular social context. These groups can range from small cliques to larger communities or even entire societies.
Related terms
Stereotype: A widely held but oversimplified belief or idea about members of a particular social group.
In-group bias: The tendency to favor individuals who belong to the same social group as oneself over those who do not.
Out-group homogeneity effect: The perception that members of other groups are more similar to each other than members of one's own group.