Topic > Amartya Sen - 1119

Violence is in illusion. However, identity is also a dark side. Identity can kill and artistically generate hatred. This is because a strong sense of belonging to a group simultaneously creates a gap compared to other groups. This gap can become antagonism and conflict very easily driven by individual instigators. Therefore, “a group's internal solidarity can help fuel intergroup discord.” How to understand identity Two types of reductionist approaches are often engaged with regard to the idea of ​​identity. The first is to be indifferent to the idea itself. Most economic theories view individuals as islands that pay attention to nothing but themselves. So in our Economics courses I was unaware of the idea that an individual's decisions are contingent on the decisions of others. The second is singular affiliation. Many political thinkers and theorists use these arguments. Even those who try to resort to incitement to violence during riots. A particular classification can generate a reasonable sense of identity based on specific social circumstances. Therefore, the existence of some identities can be very ephemeral and contingent. For example, a Peruvian identity often turns out to be curious about football, food or when there is a problem with Chile. However, it is a somewhat strong identity and often does not last more than a few days. Michael Sandel said: "The community describes not only what its members have, but what they are. They do not choose a relationship but discover an attachment. Not simply an attribute, but what their identity is." However, in Peru the problem is not only to discover an identity since the identity of each community must, above all, seek and conquer it. In summary, we have substantial freedom regarding what priority to give them the identities of which they are part. However, there are strong components such as nationality, sex or religion that free this condition without eliminating it. Confinement in civilization Globalization and voice The author of a statement of reality: the expectation of creating a global moral force unaidentidad is perceived by many as a failure due to the enormous inequalities observed in globalization in terms of resource asymmetry around the world . In our country, therefore, inequality is not only quite widespread, but even state policies do not aim to change this situation. It is positive that the disadvantaged population receives fewer benefits from public spending.