Question

When does a social differences become a social division

Answer 1

social difference become a division when it is joined by another type of social difference means overlapping social difference difference between white and black in US was a social difference but it become division when we see the income factor historically black were poor homeless and discriminated does it become social division

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.