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Ethnic Conflict Theory and Motives Horowitz
Ethnic Conflict Theory and Motives Horowitz
Motives
modernization
First view is to consider it a mere relic of an
outmoded traditionalism to be overtaken by
modernity
Second view is to regard it as a traditional but
unusually stubborn impediment to modernization
Third view is to interpret ethnic conflict as an
integral part - even a product - of the process of
modernization
being time-bound
Deutsch first advanced the idea of social mobilization being related
to ethnic conflict. Considered an overall process of change which
happens to substantial parts of a population in countries
undergoing shift from traditional to modern ways. And
involvement in mass politics.
'Ethnic conflict is the product of something analogous to a race
between rates of mobilization and change'
From earlier being considered a vestige of past, now considered
part of modernization
Stress 2 important themes: role of elite ambitions and role of
differential modernization of ethnic groups
Economic Interest
Ethnic conflict generally an embarrassment to proponents
of class politics
Ethnic groups and classes rarely overlap
First view consider ethnic conflict artificial - masks class
interests and diverts working class from pursuing
interests and confronting real enemies
Second version of materialist theory stresses rational
working class competition.
Third formulation is of middleman minorities and host
societies
Economic interests and group sacrifices
Cultural Pluralism
Often labeled cultural conflicts, because cultural differences more importantly