Shared Society or Benign Apartheid?

Nagle, John; Clancy, Mary-Alice C.

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“…In Northern Ireland's segregated society, Protestants and Catholics live separate lives in what has been described as a “benign form of apartheid” (Nagle & Clancy, ); this segregation into homogenous groups has a significant impact on people's sense of identity, attitudes towards group members, perceptions of threat, and biased attributions (Ferguson, Muldoon, & McKeown, ). However, once the individuals join extremist groups within these already segregated homogeneous partisan communities, the small group pressures become amplified.…”

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Radicalization or Reaction: Understanding Engagement in Violent Extremism in Northern Ireland

Ferguson

McAuley

2019

Political Psychology

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Over the last decade various theoretical models of radicalization or pathways into engagement in violent extremism have been developed. However, there is a dearth of primary data based on direct contact with violent extremists to test these models. In order to address this weakness, we analyzed accounts of engagement in violent extremism produced by former Northern Irish loyalist and republican paramilitaries to explore their understanding of how and why they engaged in this seemingly politically motivated violence. A thematic analysis incorporating aspects of interpretative phenomenological analysis was employed to gain an understanding of these accounts. While the analysis of the interview transcripts produced findings that share similarities with many of the theoretical models, they challenge the importance of ideological radicalization in fueling initial engagement in violent extremism. Instead, the results demonstrate the importance of collective identity, reaction to events, perceived threats, community grievance, and peer and family influences in fueling initial engagement with the armed groups. Insulation and small‐group pressures within the organizations then amplify identity, threat perceptions, and biases, which increase feelings of efficacy and engagement in violence. Finally, the findings discuss the role of imprisonment in ideologically radicalizing the participants, which in turn allows the paramilitaries to both sustain and rationalize their violent extremism.

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Radicalization or Reaction: Understanding Engagement in Violent Extremism in Northern Ireland

Ferguson

McAuley

2019

Political Psychology

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“…Indeed, few facts are known about his life and this lack of information makes possible to interpret and to reconstruct his story for political and social purposes (J. Nagle & Clancy, 2010). In the past centuries both Catholics and Protestants gave different versions of what they thought were the connections of Saint Patrick with their religious institutions and affiliations.…”

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Bridges of Peace: The Role of Symbols and Rituals in Peacebuilding

Mahmuluddin

2024

Journal of Contemporary Rituals and Traditions

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Purpose of the Study: This article investigates how symbols and rituals contribute to conflict management in deeply divided societies. Methodology: Through qualitative library research, this study examines the impact of symbols and rituals on peace-building by analyzing theoretical frameworks and case studies. Main Findings: The study identifies that symbols and rituals play a crucial role in the peace-building process, achievable through two primary methods: the creation of new symbols and rituals that draw on inclusive narratives to foster a shared symbolic space promoting multicultural tolerance, and the creative manipulation of existing symbols and rituals to challenge and subvert historical power dynamics. Applications of this Study: The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers, peace-building practitioners, and community leaders engaged in conflict resolution and reconciliation efforts. By understanding the dual potential of symbols and rituals in peace-building, stakeholders can develop more effective strategies to address the underlying causes of division and promote enduring peace in divided societies. Novelty/Originality of this Study: This research contributes to the field by providing a comprehensive analysis of the transformative power of symbols and rituals in peace-building. It showcases how these cultural elements can be strategically leveraged to support reconciliation and unity, marking a significant advancement in the understanding of non-traditional mechanisms of conflict resolution and peace-building efforts.

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Radicalization or Reaction: Understanding Engagement in Violent Extremism in Northern Ireland

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