'First empirical evidence of an identity-related societal cleavage'

(Cluster of Excellence " Religion and Politics ") International survey by Cluster of Excellence reveals division of European societies into two entrenched camps of substantial size. In Germany, one third hold opposing positions on national belonging, threat, disadvantage. 'Politics should not take one side: positions should be traced back to their respective functional core, compromises sought, polarization stopped.' Most comprehensive survey on identity conflicts in Europe to date.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news