Is it dangerous to have social division and politics mix together?

When different social differences overlap, one particular social difference gains in prominence. This leads to the creation of social division and tension. For example, in Northern Ireland, the social differences...

By political equality, Dr. Ambedkar meant the universal adult franchise which gave equal rights to all citizens. By socioeconomic inequality, he meant the income disparities among people.

(i) If social differences cross cut one another, it is difficult to avoid clashes between the groups that hold different views. (ii) If means that groups that share a common...

(i) The difference between the Blacks and Whites becomes a social division in the US because the Blacks tend to be poor, homeless and discriminated against. (ii) In our country...

Factors that determine the outcome of politics of social divisions: (i) As social groups view their identities to be exclusive and superior, it becomes difficult to accommodate them. (ii) It depends upon...

Social divisions affect politics in both negative and positive ways: Negative ways: (i) In Northern Ireland, there has been a violent and bitter ethno-political conflict for many years. Northern Ireland...

(i) Every expression of social division in politics does not lead to disasters because wherever social divisions exist, they are reflected in politics. (ii) In many countries, there are parties...

(i) Democracy involves competition among various political parties. Their competition tends to divide any society. If they start competing in terms of some existing social divisions, it can make social...

The three determinants of the outcomes of the politics of social division: (i) People's perception: if people view their identities to be exclusive and superior, it becomes difficult to accommodate...

No, we do not think that social divisions are always dangerous because: (i) In a democracy, political expression of social divisions is normal and can be healthy. (ii) It allows...