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The Role of Inequality in Conflict and Peace

Description: This quiz delves into the intricate relationship between inequality and conflict, exploring how socioeconomic disparities can fuel tensions and undermine peace.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a key dimension of inequality that can contribute to conflict?

  1. Income disparity

  2. Access to education

  3. Gender equality

  4. Environmental degradation

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While environmental degradation can have significant social and political implications, it is not typically considered a direct dimension of inequality that leads to conflict.

The concept of relative deprivation suggests that people are more likely to engage in conflict when they:

  1. Experience absolute poverty

  2. Perceive themselves as worse off than others

  3. Have their basic needs unmet

  4. Lack opportunities for social mobility

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Relative deprivation emphasizes the importance of subjective perceptions of inequality, rather than objective measures of poverty or disadvantage.

Which theory posits that inequality can lead to conflict by creating a sense of injustice and resentment among the disadvantaged?

  1. Marxist theory

  2. Functionalist theory

  3. Conflict theory

  4. Symbolic interactionist theory

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Conflict theory emphasizes the role of power struggles and class divisions in shaping social conflict.

The concept of 'structural violence' refers to:

  1. Direct physical violence inflicted by individuals

  2. Indirect violence caused by social structures and institutions

  3. Violence perpetrated by state actors against citizens

  4. Violence resulting from cultural norms and beliefs

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Structural violence encompasses the ways in which social arrangements and institutions perpetuate inequality and harm marginalized groups.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of inequality-driven conflict?

  1. Increased poverty and social exclusion

  2. Displacement and forced migration

  3. Heightened political instability

  4. Improved social cohesion and solidarity

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Inequality-driven conflict typically leads to increased social divisions and fragmentation, not improved social cohesion.

The concept of 'positive peace' emphasizes the importance of:

  1. Absence of violence and conflict

  2. Presence of justice, equality, and human rights

  3. Strong military capabilities for deterrence

  4. Economic growth and development

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Positive peace goes beyond the mere absence of conflict and includes the creation of conditions for social justice and human well-being.

Which of the following is NOT a key strategy for addressing inequality-driven conflict?

  1. Promoting social justice and equality

  2. Investing in education and healthcare

  3. Encouraging economic growth and development

  4. Suppressing dissent and opposition

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Suppressing dissent and opposition is counterproductive and can exacerbate conflict, rather than addressing its root causes.

The concept of 'intersectionality' highlights the:

  1. Overlapping and interconnected forms of discrimination

  2. Unique experiences of marginalized groups

  3. Importance of class analysis in understanding inequality

  4. Role of culture in shaping social conflict

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Intersectionality recognizes that individuals can experience multiple forms of discrimination based on factors such as race, gender, class, and disability.

Which of the following is NOT a potential indicator of inequality-driven conflict risk?

  1. High levels of income inequality

  2. Widespread poverty and social exclusion

  3. Strong democratic institutions

  4. Lack of access to basic services

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Strong democratic institutions can help mitigate inequality-driven conflict risk by providing mechanisms for addressing grievances and promoting social justice.

The concept of 'peacebuilding' refers to:

  1. Negotiating ceasefires and peace agreements

  2. Creating conditions for sustainable peace after conflict

  3. Providing humanitarian aid and relief to conflict-affected populations

  4. Enforcing international law and human rights norms

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Peacebuilding involves long-term efforts to address the root causes of conflict and build sustainable peace.

Which of the following is NOT a key element of transformative peacebuilding?

  1. Addressing structural inequalities

  2. Promoting reconciliation and healing

  3. Empowering marginalized groups

  4. Enhancing military capabilities

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Enhancing military capabilities is not a core element of transformative peacebuilding, which focuses on addressing the root causes of conflict and creating sustainable peace.

The concept of 'just peace' emphasizes the importance of:

  1. Negotiating compromises and concessions

  2. Ensuring that all parties to a conflict have their needs met

  3. Imposing peace from outside without local involvement

  4. Punishing the perpetrators of violence

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Just peace seeks to address the underlying causes of conflict and ensure that all parties have a stake in the peace process.

Which of the following is NOT a potential challenge to achieving sustainable peace in the context of inequality?

  1. Lack of political will to address inequality

  2. Limited resources for peacebuilding efforts

  3. Strong international support for peace processes

  4. Resistance from vested interests benefiting from inequality

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Strong international support for peace processes can facilitate negotiations and provide resources, but it does not guarantee that inequality will be effectively addressed.

The concept of 'resilience' in the context of conflict and peace refers to:

  1. The ability to withstand and recover from shocks and stressors

  2. The capacity to adapt to changing circumstances

  3. The strength of military forces in a conflict

  4. The level of economic development in a country

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Resilience involves the ability of individuals, communities, and societies to cope with and overcome challenges, including those related to conflict and inequality.

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of restorative justice?

  1. Accountability for harm caused

  2. Repairing harm and restoring relationships

  3. Punishment and retribution

  4. Empowerment of victims and offenders

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Restorative justice emphasizes repairing harm and restoring relationships, rather than solely focusing on punishment and retribution.

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