When members of a group compare themselves with members of another group and perceive that they do not have what they desire to have, which the other group has is known as _______.

Deprivation

One reason for intergroup conflict is relative deprivation. It arises when members of a group compare themselves with members of another group, and perceive that they do not have what they desire to have, which the other group has. In other words, they feel that they are not doing well in comparison to other groups. This may lead to feelings of deprivation and discontentment, which may trigger off conflict.