Question

How is horizontal inequality linked to violent conflict?

1. The nature and level of horizontal inequality are important determinants of the risk of violent conflict.
2. Horizontal inequality has no significant impact on violent conflict.
3. Horizontal inequality reduces the likelihood of violent conflict.

• A. രണ്ട് മാത്രം
• B. രണ്ട്
• C. ഇവയൊന്നുമല്ല
• D. ഒന്ന് മാത്രം

Answer 1

Answer:

D. ഒന്ന് മാത്രം

• Horizontal inequality refers to inequality among culturally defined or constructed groups (i.e. inter-group e.g. by ethnicity, religion).

• There is growing evidence that the nature and level of horizontal inequality are important determinants of the 'risk of violent conflict'.

• Group inequality generates powerful grievances which leaders can use to mobilise people to political protest.