In Your Opinion, What Explains Sectarian Violence in Societies Which

question 36

Essay

In your opinion, what explains sectarian violence in societies which have long histories of residing together, such as Lebanon, Yugoslavia, and Northern Ireland?

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Definitions:

Conspicuous Consumption

The spending of money on luxury goods and services to publicly display economic power—the social status of the consumer.

Ecological Adaptive

The process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment to maintain or improve their survival prospects.

Domesticated

Refers to animals or plants that have been modified from their natural states to be of use to humans through selective breeding.

Cultural Adaptation

The process by which individuals or groups adjust to new cultural environments, often involving changes in practices, norms, and values.