Factions (Divergent)

The faction system is introduced in the first book, Divergent (2011), and is designed to maintain peace by assigning citizens to groups based on their dominant personality traits. At age sixteen, individuals take an Aptitude Test, which suggests the faction they are most suited for. They then choose their faction at the Choosing Ceremony, either accepting the test’s recommendation or selecting a different faction, often resulting in separation from their family.