SOC100H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Asymmetric Warfare, Islamic Fundamentalism, Core Countries
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The prevalence of conflicts shows no signs of stopping. In order to understand wither war or terrorism, we must understand the social problems that make them possible. Definition: a violent conflict between two or more countries that involve more than 1000 casualties for any one side. A set of institutions that make and enforce laws and policies. In ww2 , most violent conflicts has occurred within one country"s territory. A system of beliefs that explains how society is or should be. An ideology in which other groups are judged by the standards of one"s own. Religion can be a source of ideology that advocates a certain world view and that has been linked to conflicts. Religion is rarely the only factor that leads to wars between states. The conflict between communist and capitalist ideologies became the key source of violence throughout the world.
