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:

Attitude

Feelings, often influenced by our beliefs, that predispose us to respond in a particular way to objects, people, and events.

Foot-In-The-Door

A persuasive technique involving making a small request first to increase the likelihood of agreement to a larger request later.

Role Playing

A method for exploring the behaviors and attitudes of individuals by having them adopt and act out the role of a specific character or person.

Attitudes

Mental inclinations demonstrated through assessing a specific entity with varying levels of approval or disapproval.