‘Unexpected’ and ‘Inclusive’ Social Identities in Intractable Conflict: The Case of Northern Ireland

Robert D. Lowe, Orla Muldoon

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Abstract

In situations of intractable political conflict (e.g., in Israel–Palestine or the Basque region) social identification is of pivotal importance (e.g., Bar-Tal, 2007; Coleman, 2003; Kelman, 1999). The identities that underlie such conflicts are typically presented as oppositional (e.g., Arab and Jew or Basque and Spanish) and negatively interdependent (Kelman, 1999). However, even in situations of violent inter-group conflict and highly pervasive social divisions, other identities and categories coexist and the literature can be criticized for overemphasizing unitary social categorizations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRethinking Political Violence
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Pages187-204
Number of pages18
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

Publication series

NameRethinking Political Violence
ISSN (Print)2752-8588
ISSN (Electronic)2752-8596

Keywords

  • National Identity
  • Political Attitude
  • Religious Background
  • Religious Identity
  • Social Identity

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