Cultural conflict is a type of conflict that occurs when different culturalvalues and beliefs clash. Broad and narrow definitions exist for the concept, both of which have been used to explain violence (including war) and crime, on either a micro or macro scale.
Jonathan H. Turner defines cultural conflict as a conflict caused by "differences in culturalvalues and beliefs that place people at odds with one another."[1] On a micro level, Alexander Grewe discusses a cultural conflict between guests of different culture and nationality as seen in a British 1970 sitcom, Fawlty Towers.[2] He defines this conflict as one that occurs when people's expectations of a certain behavior coming from their cultural backgrounds are not met, as others have different cultural backgrounds and different expectations.[2]
Cultural conflicts are difficult to resolve as parties to the conflict have different beliefs.[3] Cultural conflicts intensify when those differences become reflected in politics, particularly on a macro level.[3] An example of cultural conflict is the debate over abortion.[3]Ethnic cleansing is another extreme example of cultural conflict.[4] Wars can also be a result of a cultural conflict; for example the differing views on slavery were one of the reasons for the American civil war.[5]
Crime and deviance
A more narrow definition of a cultural conflict dates to Daniel Bell's 1962 essay, "Crime as an American Way of Life", and focuses on criminal-enabling consequences of a clash in cultural values.[6]
William Kornblum defines it as a conflict that occurs when conflicting norms create "opportunities for deviance and criminal gain in deviant subcultures."[6] Kornblum notes that, whenever laws impose cultural values on a group that does not share those views (often, this is the case of the majority imposing their laws on a minority), illegal markets supplied by criminals are created to circumvent those laws.[6] He discusses the example of prohibition in the interbellum United States, and notes how the cultural conflict between pro- and anti-alcohol groups created opportunities for illegal activity; another similar example he lists is that of the war on drugs.[6]
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Michelle LeBaron describes different cultures as "underground rivers that run through our lives and relationships, giving us messages that shape our perceptions, attributions, judgments, and ideas of self and other."[7] She states that cultural messages "shape our understandings" when two or more people are present in regards to relationships, conflict, and peace.[7] LeBaron discusses the influence of culture as being powerful and "unconscious, influencing conflict and attempts to resolve conflict in imperceptible ways."[7] She states that the impact of culture is huge, affecting "name, frame, blame, and attempt to tame conflicts."[7] Due to the huge impact that culture has on us, LeBaron finds it important to explain the "complications of conflict:"[7]
First, "culture is multi-layered," meaning that "what you see on the surface may mask differences below the surface."
Second, "culture is constantly in flux," meaning that "cultural groups adapt in dynamic and sometimes unpredictable ways."
Third, "culture is elastic," meaning that one member of a cultural group may not participate in the norms of the culture.
Lastly, "culture is largely below the surface," meaning that it isn't easy to reach the deeper levels of culture and its meanings.
^ abAlexander Grewe (17 October 2005). "I'm sick to death with you..." or External Character Conflicts in Fawlty Towers. GRIN Verlag. p. 10. ISBN978-3-638-42885-9. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
^Margaret L. Andersen; Howard F. Taylor (1 January 2012). Sociology: The Essentials. Cengage Learning. p. 72. ISBN978-1-111-83156-1. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
^Michael Fellman (19 April 1990). Inside War: The Guerrilla Conflict in Missouri During the American Civil War. Oxford University Press. p. 15. ISBN978-0-19-506471-1. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
^ abcdeWilliam Kornblum (31 January 2011). Sociology in a Changing World. Cengage Learning. pp. 191–192, 195, 197, 205. ISBN978-1-111-30157-6. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
^ abcde"Culture and Conflict". Beyond Intractability. Retrieved 2013-04-21.
Further reading
Croissant, Aurel, Uwe Wagschal, Nicolas Schwank, and Christoph Trinn. 2009. Culture and Conflict in Global Perspective: The Cultural Dimensions of Conflicts from 1945 to 2007. ISBN978-3867930581.
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Culture clash redirects here For other uses see Culture Clash For other kinds of conflict see conflict disambiguation Cultural conflict is a type of conflict that occurs when different cultural values and beliefs clash Broad and narrow definitions exist for the concept both of which have been used to explain violence including war and crime on either a micro or macro scale Contents 1 Conflicting values 2 Crime and deviance 3 Influence and understanding 4 See also 5 References 6 Further readingConflicting values EditJonathan H Turner defines cultural conflict as a conflict caused by differences in cultural values and beliefs that place people at odds with one another 1 On a micro level Alexander Grewe discusses a cultural conflict between guests of different culture and nationality as seen in a British 1970 sitcom Fawlty Towers 2 He defines this conflict as one that occurs when people s expectations of a certain behavior coming from their cultural backgrounds are not met as others have different cultural backgrounds and different expectations 2 Cultural conflicts are difficult to resolve as parties to the conflict have different beliefs 3 Cultural conflicts intensify when those differences become reflected in politics particularly on a macro level 3 An example of cultural conflict is the debate over abortion 3 Ethnic cleansing is another extreme example of cultural conflict 4 Wars can also be a result of a cultural conflict for example the differing views on slavery were one of the reasons for the American civil war 5 Crime and deviance EditA more narrow definition of a cultural conflict dates to Daniel Bell s 1962 essay Crime as an American Way of Life and focuses on criminal enabling consequences of a clash in cultural values 6 William Kornblum defines it as a conflict that occurs when conflicting norms create opportunities for deviance and criminal gain in deviant subcultures 6 Kornblum notes that whenever laws impose cultural values on a group that does not share those views often this is the case of the majority imposing their laws on a minority illegal markets supplied by criminals are created to circumvent those laws 6 He discusses the example of prohibition in the interbellum United States and notes how the cultural conflict between pro and anti alcohol groups created opportunities for illegal activity another similar example he lists is that of the war on drugs 6 Kornblum also classifies the cultural conflict as one of the major types of conflict theory 6 In The Clash of Civilizations Samuel P Huntington proposes that people s cultural and religious identities will be the primary source of conflict in the post Cold War world Influence and understanding EditThis section relies largely or entirely on a single source Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources Find sources Cultural conflict news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2020 Michelle LeBaron describes different cultures as underground rivers that run through our lives and relationships giving us messages that shape our perceptions attributions judgments and ideas of self and other 7 She states that cultural messages shape our understandings when two or more people are present in regards to relationships conflict and peace 7 LeBaron discusses the influence of culture as being powerful and unconscious influencing conflict and attempts to resolve conflict in imperceptible ways 7 She states that the impact of culture is huge affecting name frame blame and attempt to tame conflicts 7 Due to the huge impact that culture has on us LeBaron finds it important to explain the complications of conflict 7 First culture is multi layered meaning that what you see on the surface may mask differences below the surface Second culture is constantly in flux meaning that cultural groups adapt in dynamic and sometimes unpredictable ways Third culture is elastic meaning that one member of a cultural group may not participate in the norms of the culture Lastly culture is largely below the surface meaning that it isn t easy to reach the deeper levels of culture and its meanings See also EditCultural diversity Cultural divide Cultural genocide Cultural hegemony Cultural imperialism Cultural tourism Culture shock Culture war Ethnic conflict Language policy Linguistic imperialism Linguistic rights Multiculturalism Opposition to immigration Import of culture Regionalism politics Religious war Social cohesion War against Islam Kulturkampf Clash of civilizationsReferences Edit Jonathan H Turner 1 September 2005 Sociology Prentice Hall p 87 ISBN 978 0 13 113496 6 Retrieved 14 January 2013 a b Alexander Grewe 17 October 2005 I m sick to death with you or External Character Conflicts in Fawlty Towers GRIN Verlag p 10 ISBN 978 3 638 42885 9 Retrieved 14 January 2013 a b c Jonathan H Turner 1 September 2005 Sociology Prentice Hall p 83 ISBN 978 0 13 113496 6 Retrieved 14 January 2013 Margaret L Andersen Howard F Taylor 1 January 2012 Sociology The Essentials Cengage Learning p 72 ISBN 978 1 111 83156 1 Retrieved 14 January 2013 Michael Fellman 19 April 1990 Inside War The Guerrilla Conflict in Missouri During the American Civil War Oxford University Press p 15 ISBN 978 0 19 506471 1 Retrieved 14 January 2013 a b c d e William Kornblum 31 January 2011 Sociology in a Changing World Cengage Learning pp 191 192 195 197 205 ISBN 978 1 111 30157 6 Retrieved 14 January 2013 a b c d e Culture and Conflict Beyond Intractability Retrieved 2013 04 21 Further reading EditCroissant Aurel Uwe Wagschal Nicolas Schwank and Christoph Trinn 2009 Culture and Conflict in Global Perspective The Cultural Dimensions of Conflicts from 1945 to 2007 ISBN 978 3867930581 Markus Hazel Rose and Alana Conner 2201 Clash How to Thrive in a Multicultural World ISBN 978 0142180938 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cultural conflict amp oldid 1071167933, wikipedia, wiki, book, 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