Question

how social difference create social division on society

Answer 1

(1) When some social differences overlap with other differences. For example the difference between black and white becomes a social division in the US because the Blacks tend to be poor.

(2) If social differences cross cut one another, it is difficult to pick one group of people against other. It means that group sharing a common interest on one issues are likely to be on different side on different issues. For example both Northern Ireland and the Netherland are predominantly Christian but are divided into Catholic and Protestant.

Answer 2

Answer:

(1) In culture, social distinctions merely refer to born or socially produced inequalities. This is based primarily on race, caste, religion, language, culture, etc. When some variations in society overlap with other variations. For example, the difference between "black and white" becomes a social division in the US.

(2) If social differences intersect, selecting one group of individuals against another is hard. It implies that on separate problems, group sharing a common interest on one issue is likely to be on distinct sides. Both "Northern Ireland" and the "Netherlands", for instance, are predominantly Christian but split into Catholic and Protestant.

(3) The overlapping social distinctions generate opportunities for profound social division and tensions, while it is simpler to accommodate cross-cutting differences.