Belgium's Divided Society: Cleavages and Pillarization
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What were the three traditional cleavages that led to a divided society in Belgium?

  • Education, Politics, Economy
  • Geography, Gender, Ethnicity
  • Technology, Science, Culture
  • Religion, Social Class, Language (correct)

    • Which conflict arose due to the religious cleavage in Belgium?

  • Agricultural reforms
  • Healthcare reform
  • Industrial Revolution
  • Design of the new state (correct)

    • What was one impact of the socio-economic cleavage in Belgium?

  • Right to vote for all citizens
  • Technological advancements
  • Universal basic income
  • Trade unions emergence (correct)

    • Which group demanded cultural-linguistic and economic autonomy in Belgium?

    <p>Dutch speakers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the conflict over religion still relevant in Belgium today?

    <p>For issues like abortion and gay marriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the right to vote conflict center around in Belgium?

    <p>Payment of taxes to vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system was affected by the conflict related to the religious cleavage in Belgium?

    <p>Education system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were involved in the conflict of the socio-economic cleavage in Belgium?

    <p>'Capitalists and laborers'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Flanders ask for due to the linguistic cleavages?

    <p>Cultural-linguistic and economic autonomy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did French speakers demand change in Belgium?

    <p>To have a privileged position for French.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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