Question

What was the effect of social division on northern Ireland

Answer 1

In Northern Ireland the population consists 2 groups : Catholics - 44% and Protestants - 53%. Catholics were more likely to be poor. Catholics wanted Northern Ireland to be a part of Republic of Ireland but Protestants wanted to be the UK as UK has a majority of Protestants. This social division has been the reason for severe conflicts in Ireland. It was in 1998, the a peace treaty was signed and armed forces were suspended.

Answer 2

competition tends to divide the society. In case political parties start competing in terms of some prevalent social differences it can further lead to social conflict and disintegration of society. For example, Yugoslavia and Northern Ireland