Question

Diff between overlapping and crosscutting

Answer 1

Answer,

⚫ Overlapping Difference⏬

◼ If social differences overlap with each other, it may lead to social division and if one social diffence is given preference, then people would begin to think that they belong to different community.

◼ It leads to social division and disintegration of the country.

◼ Example⏬

USA : The black are discriminated against by the whites due to their poverty {racial discrimination}.

◼ INDIA : Dalits are discriminated against as they are landless and poor.

⚫ Cross cutting Difference ⏬

◼ If the social differences cross - cut each other we would find it difficult to find which group is against the other. These groups may have similar views on some issues and different views on other issues.

◼ It encourages diversity and accommodates unity.

◼ Example ⏬

THE NETHERLANDS : The main religion here is Christianity. Christians are divided as the Catholics and Protestants. Here, class and religion cross - cut each other. Neither religious community is richer or poor. So, there is no conflict between them.

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Answer 2

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