How far do the emergence of social differences lead to social division? Explain by giving a suitable example.
(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 interest on one issue are likely to be in different sides of a different issue.
(iii) For example, in Northern Ireland class and religion tend to cut across each other leading to social tensions.