Published by: Kirkuk Now
Posted: April 3, 2012 at 12:48 pm
By:
Jalal Hasan Mistaffa
Nawshirwan Hussein Saeed
Ethnic Conflict study is complex and much empirical and theoretical experience is deemed necessary in attaining a desirable outcome. People generally contend over things that are scarce as they are important and valuable, including territory, political power, jobs, education opportunities, capital. Groups also contend over matters of collective dignity and respect, such as the relative status of language and religious institutions.
The reasons for ethnic conflict can be generally summarized (Esman 2004) in the following points: