11 Questions
What are some variables that can vary in terms of the nature and scale of violence in a conflict?
Numbers killed/injured, raped, abducted
How has globalization impacted the interconnectedness of people and societies?
It has accelerated the intermixing of previously disparate people
What is a curious observation about ethnicity in the 21st century?
It remains a source of friction and conflict
In what way has globalization affected rates of intermarriage and dual nationality?
It has increased rates of intermarriage and dual nationality
What impact has globalization had on the clarity of ethnicity as a concept?
It has blurred the lines of ethnicity with increased interconnectedness
What is the main focus of the course mentioned in the text?
Ethnic conflict
What is a common factor that can lead to conflict between groups?
Territory and resources
What term does Johann Gottfried Herder use to express the close link between ethnicity and nation?
Ethnic-nation
What is often a consequence of conflicts driven by ethnicity according to the text?
Territorial disputes
Why does ethnicity tend to incite conflict between groups according to the text?
Because of a competition over resources and power
In what way is ethnic conflict different from other types of conflict as per the text?
Primarily territorialized
Explore the definition and manifestation of conflict as a serious disagreement or argument between individuals or groups. Learn about the various grounds on which conflicts can arise, such as personality, politics, age, gender, sexuality, religion, nationality, and group dynamics like pack mentality and tribalism.
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