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Three Factors that decide the outcome of politics of Social Division…
Three Factors that decide the outcome of politics of Social Division
Determinant 1
It depends on how the people identify themselves - do they have a single identity or multiple identities
If people have only one identity, then it usually leads to conflicts
Eg: People of Northern Ireland saw themselves as only Catholic or Protestant. So they found it difficult to solve their differences
It is easier if people have multiple identities complementary to their national identity
Eg 1: Majority of Belgians feel that they are Belgians as much as they feel they are Dutch or German speaking
Eg 2: In India, we think of ourselves as Indians as well as belonging to a state, a religious or language group
Determinant 2
It depends on what demands political leaders make from any community
Their demands should not be against the interest of a particular community
Eg 1: In Sri Lanka, the demand for "only Sinhala" was against the interest of the minority Tamil Community
Eg 2: In Yugoslavia, the demands of the different political parties could be met only dividing it into 6 separate countries
Determinant 3
It depends on how the government responds to the demands of the different social groups in the country
Eg 1: In Belgium, the rulers were willing to share power & include the reasonable demands of the minority community - there was peace & progress in the country
In Sri lanka, the situation was the opposite. Explain..
Forced integration of a community in the name of national unity actually leads to disintegration of a country
Conclusion
In a democracy, it is normal & healthy for political parties to support certain social divisions
This helps disadvantaged groups to express their problems & get the government to attend to these
Marginalized groups often take the democratic path, voicing their demands in a peaceful manner & seeking a fair position through elections
History shows that democracy is the best way to accommodate diversity