Baldassare Regional Conflict Analysis

Whether we like it or not, conflict is a part of everyday lives. It can happen to anyone, from your friends to your family.

Conflict could be stated as a ‘a solemn difference between two or more beliefs, ideas or interests.’ In general, it is a fairly indispensable part of our lives as well as shapes individuals into who they are, and due to the consequences that linger around conflicts , it affects the relationship they have built with others along with their opinions towards them. This is evident in the award-winning play written by William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet. In which the two families , Capulet and Montague constantly compete each other, and in the midst of this heat, ‘a pair of star cross’d lovers’ strive for the sake of their short-lived love; as a result causing what is now known as ‘the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet’. Correspondingly, in S.E

What is conflict? Even something as basic as a universal definition for the word conflict seems to vary from source to source. A literature review focusing on conflict defined it as “the interaction of interdependent people who perceive incompatibility and the possibility of interference from others as a result of this incompatibility” (Brinkert 2010). Often times the disagreement results not from a concrete difference, but rather a difference in perception (Ellis & Abbott 2012). One of the most important factors effecting conflict management is the resolution style used. The most often used tool for classifying how conflict is managed is the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (Iglesias & Vallejo 2012).

Especially, in the field of health and social care where there are generous subjects from different fields such as science and philosophy and so on. When people holding such diverse backgrounds come into a single place then conflicts or disagreements come into existence. However, conflicts should not be taken in a negative sense because it is not always bad to have a disagreement. Conflicts motivate us to inquire and questions our viewpoints and look at things not only from our but others point of view.

With the great diversity in the world disagreements over race and religion are ubiquitous. Consequently, opinions over these subjects are the biggest contributors to war and bloodshed. Changes made in long standing traditions were greeted with hostility. Religion and Absolutism caused disharmony in European countries as well as strife over religion and government.

I learned that personal and group conflict is good, due to the fact that it allows issues or disagreements to reach the surface and provide us the opportunity to learn, so we can make accommodating changes. Conflict does have negative consequences, however the positive benefits seem to ultimately force the parties to acknowledge the underlying issues and come up with a compromising solution. The world would be a better place, if we all understand that diversity conflict is a great way to build a bridge from two opposing views. Diversity conflict between two or more parties in organizations can create an energizing bond that will benefit both sides while making decisions. When reading

I believe that fundamentally, we can all agree that disagreements have become an inevitable aspect of human nature, which has lasted for millennia. From what I’ve observed, this stems from our ability to perceive things differently especially in how we define, value and categorize certain aspects of our lives. Although this is not a problem pertaining to simple matters but issues do arrive with more complex ideas and ideologies. In the Republic by Plato, Socrates asks his friends to define more complex matters such as just and courage in their own words. There we see a distinction between what is knowledge and what is our beliefs which occur as two different spheres. Some believe that one sphere should be more highly valued than the other

Conflict is the clashing of ideas or ideologies which produce either a strong resolve for those involved rather than a result. In Dr Joseph Mengele’s experiments a strong resolve was produced where this past history was able to develop improvements to the establishment of the Human rights declaration. However there are some situations in which a large control group in society can limit a resolve from occurring. In the climate change debate between authority groups and scientific community historically, as Galileo found where groups continue to deny scientific fact, argument seems to lack conclusions that are beneficial. Conflict can produce many positive aspects where compromise is possible. This can be seen with individuals like Zack Kopplin

Each day, we are surrounded by the effect of religion. From the laws we follow, to the traditions that we uphold, the varying religions found throughout the world shape the experiences we have. Religion serves as a firm foundation of principles of which many of us choose to follow. What happens when two parties refuse to agree on the underlying principles guiding a particular belief? When the substructure of a religious group serves as inadequate to fulfill the needs of its followers, the resulting conflict can affect many aspects of our lives. The Sunni Shiite Divide serves as an excellent example of the social problems that may arise from the conflict of one major religious group.

Conflict theory is the theory that human behavior in social contexts is the result of conflicts between competing groups, as different social groups, be they class-, gender- or race-defined, have unequal power and access to power, yet all groups compete for limited resources. This inevitably gives rise to tension and conflict, albeit often of the subtle variety, as oftentimes the conflicts between groups have been institutionalized in society to such a degree that the conflicts and tensions are such an expected part of society that the conflict, and inequality, itself disappears from public sight, and consciousness. For example, an adherent of a world systems theory of conflict would point to the global competition for resources, particularly the inequality between rich and poor nations struggling to provide the basic necessities of life to their inhabitants, as evidence of global conflict. Conflict theories seek to explain the interactions of groups within society, and assert that social order is preserved involuntarily through the exercise of power one social class holds over another (Lindsey, 2010, 7). The conflict between groups is not always obvious or apparent, so it must be unraveled and examined in order to identify and establish the impact of such conflict on society as a whole, as well as individual members and social groupings.

Conflict is defined as the behaviour due to which people differ in their feelings, thought and/or actions. Collins (1995) states that the conflict is a ‘serious disagreement and argument about something important’ and also as ‘a serious difference between two or more beliefs, ideas or interests’ (cf. Kumaraswamy, 1997, p. 96). In general it is believed that conflicts are the underlying cause of disputes. In other words, dispute is a manifestation of the deep rooted conflict. A dispute is defined as ‘a class or kind of conflict, which manifests itself in distinct, justifiable issues. It involves disagreement over issues capable of resolution by negotiation, mediation or third party adjudication’

Contention is a normal part of a society, and there isn’t any simple way or formula that will predict its emergence, that will rely and depend upon different questions and circumstances, such as history, politics and tensions around them. (Tarrow, 1998: 19)

Conflict is in inevitable part of our everyday lives. Since no two people view things in the exact same manner, disagreement will most certainly arise at some point in time. Conflict is simply a difference of opinion and is considered to be a normal part of our everyday lives. There are several different forms of conflict and not all of them are considered to be bad. This paper will discuss the causes of conflict, the different types of conflict, and barriers to conflict. According to Communication Research Associates, conflict is a condition of imbalance within an individual (Communication Research Associates, 2005, p. 178). Keep in mind that just as there are disadvantages to conflict, there are also several advantages.

The history of the human race is not one that lacks struggle. It is fairly known to many that the past is filled with widespread disagreements, wars, and battles. These so-called battles came in varying magnitudes. From the two world wars down to the civil wars, it is a fact that friction has been a force in society. Social conflict, or the struggle for authority in society, has been a topic of debate especially espoused by Karl Marx. It has been quite inevitable for two opposing forces to collide and seek power. This clash has been closely linked to violence although recent times have shown a move to more peaceful means. With these came people and revolutionaries representing the minority, who are most often abused

As human beings, we are caught up daily in a complex web of social and commercial interactions. For as long as these interactions continue, interests are bound to clash. When interests clash or are in completion with the interest of others then we can say a dispute has arisen. For as long as humans exist there will be disputes.