Question

How do social division affect politics?
Give two examples.

Answer 1

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Social division affect politics in both

negative ways and position ways:-

$\fcolorbox{black}{aqua}{Negative \: Impact}$

If we observe social division and politics

together, at first sight it would appear that the

combination of politics and social divisions is

very dangerous and explosive. Democracy

involves competition among various political

units or parties.

Their competition tends to divide the society. In

case, political parties start competition in terms

of some prevalent social differences, it can

further lead to social conflict and disintegration

of society. e.g. Yugoslavia and Northern Ireland.

In Northern Ireland, there has been a violent

and bitter ethno-political conflict for many

years.

In the same way, political competition along

religious and ethnic lines led to the

disintegration of Yugoslavia into six

independent countries.

$\fcolorbox{black}{aqua}{Positive \: Impact.}$

Wherever social divisions exist, they are

reflected in politics. In democracy, it is only

natural that political parties would talk about

these divisions.

They make different promises to different

communities, look after due representation

various communities and make policies to

redress the grievances of the disadvantaged

communities. Social division also affect voting

in most countries. People from one community

tend to prefer the party belong to his own

community more than others.