03908nam 2200793Ia 450 991081440060332120240417034836.00-7914-8326-61-4237-4418-7(CKB)1000000000458798(OCoLC)461442058(CaPaEBR)ebrary10579185(SSID)ssj0000176091(PQKBManifestationID)11156146(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000176091(PQKBWorkID)10204278(PQKB)10678224(MiAaPQ)EBC3407762(OCoLC)62744822(MdBmJHUP)muse6286(Au-PeEL)EBL3407762(CaPaEBR)ebr10579185(OCoLC)923409440(DE-B1597)682314(DE-B1597)9780791483268(EXLCZ)99100000000045879820040712d2005 uy 0engurcn|||||||||txtccrIdentity and institutions[electronic resource] conflict reduction in divided societies /Neal G. Jesse and Kristen P. Williams1st ed.Albany, NY State University of New York Pressc20051 online resource (209 p.) SUNY series in global politicsSUNY series in national identitiesBibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph0-7914-6451-2 Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-182) and index.Front Matter -- Contents -- Illustrations -- Preface -- Theory of Identity and Institutions -- Inequality and Nationalist Conflicts -- Integrating Strong National Identities in the European Union -- Protestants, Catholics, and the Good Friday Peace Agreement in Northern Ireland -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- SUNY series in Global PoliticsHow can conflicts between various nationalist/ethnic groups be reduced? Combining theory with case studies of Spain and Ireland, Neal G. Jesse and Kristen P. Williams develop an argument favoring a solution that links resolving issues of identity and perceptions of inequality to the establishment of cross-national, democratic institutions. These institutions can affect deeply held attitudes by promoting overlapping identities and pooling sovereignty. Overlapping identities reduce tension by creating an atmosphere where different ethnic groups lose their strict definitions of Self and Other. Pooling sovereignty across a number of international (and national) representative bodies leads to increased access to governmental policymaking for all parties involved, with each nationalist/ethnic group having a stake in government. Increased access, moreover, reduces threat perceptions and ethnic security dilemmas, and increases trust—all of which play an important role in overcoming such conflicts.SUNY series in global politics.SUNY series in national identities.Conflict managementEthnic groupsCivil rightsInternational agenciesInternational organizationInternational relations and cultureMinoritiesCivil rightsSocial justiceConflict management.Ethnic groupsCivil rights.International agencies.International organization.International relations and culture.MinoritiesCivil rights.Social justice.303.6/9Jesse Neal G.1967-1611210Williams Kristen P.1964-1633464MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910814400603321Identity and institutions3973223UNINA