Question

“Three factors are crucial in deciding the outcome of politics of social divisions.” Elaborate upon the statement.

Answer 1

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Exercises

1. Discuss three factors that determine the outcomes of politics of social divisions.

Answer

Three factors which determine the outcomes of politics of social divisions:
→ The people's perception of their identities: When this is singular, the accommodation of other identities becomes difficult.
→ Representation of a community by political leaders: While representing a community, if politicians raise demands that are constitutional, then it is easier to accommodate those demands.
→ The government's reaction: If the reasonable demands of a community are suppressed by the government, then it leads to social divisions, which in turn threaten the integrity of the country.

Answer 2

Answer:

Factors in deciding outcome of politics on social divisions:

How people perceive their identities.

How political leaders raise the demand of any communities.

How government reacts to these demands.

First of all, the outcome depends on how people perceive their identities. If people see their identities in singular and exclusive terms, it becomes very difficult to accommodate.

Second, it depends on how political leaders raise the demands of any community. It is easier to accommodate demands that are within the constitutional framework and are not at the cost of another community.

Third, it depends on how the government reacts to demands of different groups. If the rulers are willing to share power and accommodate the reasonable demands of minority community, social divisions become less threatening for the country