In 1994,the Centuries-Old Conflict Between the Tutsis and the Hutus

question 86

True/False

In 1994,the centuries-old conflict between the Tutsis and the Hutus erupted into violence of unprecedented proportions in Rwanda and resulted in the senseless killing of hundreds of thousands of innocent people.

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Definitions:

Racial Attitudes

The beliefs, feelings, and behaviors individuals hold towards others based on their racial identity.

Assimilation Perspective

A theory or viewpoint that suggests that minority groups gradually adopt the patterns and norms of the dominant culture, leading to a loss of cultural distinctiveness.

Functionalist Theory

A perspective in sociology that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

Dorothea Dix

A nineteenth-century activist who significantly contributed to the reform of the treatment of the mentally ill in the United States, advocating for better asylum conditions and more humane treatment.