Instruction
This week you will read chapter seven from the LeBaron, M., & Pillay, V. (2006) Conflict across cultures, a unique experience of bridging differences text. You will then will than complete a two-page summation of the reading, concluding with their techniques, thoughts and experiences on how the information from this reading could or could not be applied to this week's case study; Political Conflicts case study; a look at the political polarity in the United States of America.
Specifically, you should address this week's case study focus questions:
As we learned in this week studies, it is possible for some conflicts to be so deeply rooted in disagreement, there is no common ground to be had and thus the best those in conflict can hope for is to build a mutual respect for the opposing groups point of view. This does not mean anyone changes their views, just agrees to respect opposing views (agrees to disagree and to be respectful to others with which we don't agree).
That being said, after you have reviewed the two video clips, address the question of is there really a political polarity in the United States? Why or why not? Does the explanations Dr. Coleman offers explain the situation adequately and would his solutions (acknowledgment of the complexity of the problem and holding our leaders accountable) do anything to solve the issues? Why or why not?
Finally, using the conflict resolution tactics discussed thus far in the course textbook, through the use of hindsight, is there/could there have been a better solution to this class conflict? What is it?
If possible, you are encouraged to conduct an interview with a person who has experience with political conflict (whether they live in a household where conflicting beliefs are maintained, are politically active, or have been affected by political conflict) and information from that interview should be included in this essay submission.
Essays must:
use 1-inch margins, Times New Roman 12-point font, and double spacing.
include two references other than the course textbook. References should be formatted according to APA guidelines.
Be at least 2 pages of written text. The entire paper must be your original work.