primordialist view of ethnic identity

primordialist view of ethnic identity

Primordialism conveys the idea about ethnic identities which are inborn, natural and ancient. It sheds the light over ethnic conflicts that are ignited through deep-rooted hatred, creating fear of domination of opponent ethnic group or establishing fear of extinction of your ethnic identity.
Consequences:
Such sort of conflicts merely contribute to create economical instability, psychosocial inequality and discontentment among people by splitting them apart. Such conflict was used in split of subcontinent to initiate a massacre, treacherous blood-shed and property & life loss.It’s used to instrumentalize masses to initiate wars.

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    Wajeeha 1 year

    Well articulate

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