The intergroup level: Moral emotions in intergroup relations—the motivations and consequences of advantaged group members' aims to challenge the intergroup inequality

In this chapter, we focus on the role of moral emotions in intergroup contexts. Specifically, we address the question which members of advantaged groups will engage in collective actions to challenge the unequal intergroup configuration (question 1) and how are such actions by potential allies perceived by members of disadvantaged groups (question 2)? Among members of advantaged groups, we distinguish between prideful identifiers (associated with pride), power-cognizant identifiers (related to guilt/shame) and weakly identifiers (linked to neutrality), and argue that power-cognizant identifiers are most likely to engage in collective actions for disadvantaged groups. Such potential allies are most likely accepted by members of disadvantaged groups when they display an altruistic motivation (making them being trusted), show a high level of awareness of power dynamics (that creates hope), and, finally, offer autonomy-oriented help (related to feelings of empowerment and being respected). Future directions and practical implications are presented.