Question

Difference between Overlapping and Cross-cutting?

Answer 1

Here are the differences:

Over lapping social difference

If social differences overlap each other it may lead to social division and if one social difference is given preference then people would begin to think that they belong to different community. It always leads to social division and disintegration of the country. Example:- USA: The blacks are discriminated by the whites due to their poverty (racial discrimination).

Cross cutting social difference

If social difference 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 on other issues.  It encourages diversity and accommodates unity.  

Example:- NETHERLAND: The main religion here is Christianity. They have division as Catholics and Protestants. Here class and religion cross-cut each other. Neither of them are rich or poor and do not have conflict between them.

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Answer 2

When one social difference overlaps the other its overlapping difference. Ex dalits in India tend to be poor and landless they face discrimination on basis of caste
If differences are overlooked and accommodated social differences does not take place. Ex protestant and catholic tend to be rich and poor. Unlike Ireland where class and religion overlap each other