Question

When do social division takes place? explain with example?

Answer 1

Social divisions are likely to take place in a society under the following circumstances:

1.When people belonging to diverse communities in a society fail to follow the principle of tolerance and mutual understanding.

2.When a particular community faces negligence and discrimination on racial or communal grounds.

3.When a particular community faces discrimination since age old times on the grounds of class or caste distinctions.

A good example of social division is the Dalits in India who have been facing discrimination and injustice because of belonging to a lower caste and also due to low economic position in the society.

Another example of social division is the racial discrimination faced by the Blacks in US for which the had fight.

Answer 2

When different social differences overlap, one particular social difference gains in prominence. This leads to the creation of social division and tension. For example, in Northern Ireland, the social differences of class and religion overlap each other. The catholics are usually the ones who are poor, while the protestants are the ones who are well off. The religious differences are accentuated by this overlap. As a result, there are conflicts between the two religious groups. In other words, a social difference becomes a social division when it coincides with other social differences, which in turn serve to heighten the said difference.