Describe some conflicts in our society and the role of the government in resolving them?
Conflicts occur when people of different cultures, religions, regions, economic backgrounds do not get alongwith each other or when some among them feel that they are being discriminated against. People may use violent means to settle their differences. This leads to fear and tension among others living in an area. The government is responsible for helping to resolve conflicts. Religious processions and celebrations can sometimes lead to conflicts. Rivers too can become a source of conflicts between states. A river may begin in one state, flow through another and end in a third. The share of rivers water in different states may become an issue, such as dispute of Cauvery river.In all the matters, concerned governments are responsible to settle the disputes. The government has Policing system, Court system. The governments play a great role in strengthening the institutions by way of providing sufficient infrastructure, funding etc.
