Problem
Cultural conflict
Other Names:
Clash of civilizationsCulture clash
Nature:
The clash of civilizations is occurring and will occur at two levels. At the micro-level, adjacent groups along the fault lines between civilizations struggle, often violently, for the control of territory and each other. At the macro-level, states from different civilizations compete for relative military and economic power, struggle over the control of international institutions and third parties, and competitively promote their particular political and religious values. The most important conflicts of the future will occur along the cultural fault lines separating civilizations.
Incidence:
The clashes between civilizations are replacing the political and ideological boundaries of the Cold War as the flash points for crisis and bloodshed. Situations foreseen include: confrontations between the Judaeo-Christian civilizations and those of Muslim heritage; confrontations between Slavs and Turks and between Muslims and Hindus; emergence of various forms of ethnic cleansing in all regions.
Broader Problems:
ConflictCultural invasion Narrower Problems:
Gypsy persecutionTerrorist attacks on cultural heritage Related Problems:
Class conflictEthnic conflictSectarian violenceTribal conflicts within statesObsolete basis of cultural identityConflicts arising from depletion of renewable resources Aggravates:
Cultural repressionUncontrolled migrationGeneration communication gapCompetitive techno-economic warfare Strategies:
Sacrificing animalsClashing References:
Rhoodie, Eschel M: Cultures in Conflict: a global survey of ethnic, racial, linguistic, religious and national factorsMaddox, Robert C: Cross-Cultural Problems in International Business: the role of the cultural integration function Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
B: Basic universal problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST