Conflict

Objectives Define and differentiate between different types of conflict. Analyze causes of conflict. Explain how a conflict can escalate or de-escalate.

Warm Up What is CONFLICT? Struggle between incompatible persons, ideas, or interests.

Recent/Current Conflicts Examples of conflicts we’ve discussed or you are aware of: Place these in categories based on participants.

Six Categories of Conflict Intrapersonal Conflict Single person whose 2 or more goals, beliefs, or actions can’t be reconciled or achieved simultaneously. Wanting to ace a test tomorrow and go to a movie with friends tonight.

Six Categories of Conflict Interpersonal Conflict Two or more individuals whose goals, beliefs, or actions can’t be reconciled or achieved simultaneously. Two people both claim a piece of property as their own.

Six Categories of Conflict Intragroup Conflict Occurs between the members of a single group. Protestant Reformation, Primary Elections

Six Categories of Conflict Intergroup Conflict Occurs between two or more distinct groups of individuals. Sunni and Shi’ite Muslims, Bloods and Crips

Six Categories of Conflict International Conflict Occurs between two or more nations. WWI, WWII

Six Categories of Conflict Global Conflict Occurs when human goals, actions, or beliefs cannot be reconciled but individuals involved do not necessarily belong to distinct groups or nations. Global Warming, AIDS

Think-Pair-Share Come up with another example for each of the 6 types of conflict.

Reflect Philosopher Benedict de Baruch Spinoza once said that people go to war for five basic reasons – fear, greed, tribal hatreds, jealousy, and love of power. On the basis of your own knowledge of history and current events, do you agree? Would you add any other reasons to the list? Support your response with facts.

Causes of Conflict? Resources Demand > Supply Territory Politics Ideology Alliances Independence Values Religion Ethnicity/ Tribalism

Think-Pair-Share How might flexibility, compromise, and a respect for the needs and views of others lead people to avoid wars? How might these qualities help individuals avoid personal conflicts in their own lives? Keep these things in mind as we do our next activity!

Resolving Conflict Majority vs. Consensus Decision Activity: Choose one of the following categories and as a group identify one thing you can live with, one thing you can live without Candy, TV Show, Magazine, Sport, Band/Song, Drink (Non-Alcoholic),

Handout “Escalation/De-escalation of Conflict” Activity Reflection When did discussion get tense or when did conflict escalate in your groups? Handout “Escalation/De-escalation of Conflict” Or see next slide

Conflict Escalation De-Escalation Other people or nations become involved, take sides One or both feel threatened by other No interest/investment in maintaining friendly relations History of unproductive, negative conflict b/t Increase in expressions of anger, fear, frustration Lack skills necessary for resolution/peacekeeping De-Escalation Focus on problem rather than parties Anger, fear, frustration expressed directly, not indirectly Threats reduced /eliminated People involved cooperate well prior to dispute Needs openly discussed Able to use skills or receive help in applying them