Question

What can group inequality generate?

1. Powerful grievances that can be used for political mobilization.
2. A decrease in political engagement.
3. Improved inter-group relations.

• A. i മാത്രം
• B. ii, iii
• C. i, ii
• D. ii

Answer 1

Answer:

A. i മാത്രം

• 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.

• While such mobilisations might themselves work as instruments to reduce inequality through benefits extended by the government in response to organised protests, from an economic standpoint, focusing on reduction of horizontal inequality is particularly important in conflict-prone societies.