Social psychological research on relations between oppressed groups has highlighted the role of how people compare their own and other groups’ oppression—that is, comparative victim beliefs. However, this research has examined comparative victim beliefs concerning single‐identity groups such as ethnicity or religion. Consequently, beliefs regarding experiences of oppression based on multiple intersecting identities (e.g., race, class, and gender)—that is, intersectional consciousness—have been overlooked. Integrating research on comparative victim beliefs and intersectional consciousness, we investigated perceived privilege and oppression linked with peoples’ intersecting identities that can inform relations between oppressed communities—specifically, between Dalits (lower castes) and Muslims in the understudied context of India. Thematic analysis of individual interviews (N = 33) and focus groups (K = 12; N = 66) revealed distinct beliefs of differences and commonalities linked with intersectional experiences that can be sources of solidarity or tensions between oppressed groups. Along with making significant theoretical contributions, this research holds important implications for policymakers and activists who aim to forge coalitions between oppressed groups.

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被压迫群体之间的交叉和关系：关于交叉差异和共同点的信念的群体间含义

关于被压迫群体之间关系的社会心理学研究强调了人们如何比较自己和其他群体的压迫（即比较受害者的信念）的作用。但是，这项研究检查了关于单一身份群体（例如种族或宗教）的比较受害者信念。因此，关于基于多个相交身份（例如种族，阶级和性别）的压迫经历的信念（即交叉意识）已被忽略。结合对比较受害者信念和交叉意识的研究，我们调查了与人民的相交身份有关的感知特权和压迫，这些相交身份可以为被压迫社区之间，特别是在印度被低估的背景下的达利特人（下种姓）与穆斯林之间的关系提供信息。N = 33）和焦点小组（K = 12；N = 66）揭示了与交叉经历有关的差异和共性的独特信念，这些经历可能是被压迫群体之间团结或紧张的根源。除了做出重大的理论贡献外，这项研究对旨在建立被压迫团体之间的联盟的政策制定者和激进主义者也具有重要意义。