JSS3 First Term Social Studies Lesson Note – Conflict

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WEEK THREE

CONFLICT

Conflict can be defined as a misunderstanding or disagreement between two or more people.

Conflict arises as people interact in their families, workplace, offices, social clubs, communities and countries.  Conflict occurs sometimes due to lack of cooperation.

As a nation Nigeria has witnessed a lot of conflict.  For instance the civil war between 1967 and 1970 seriously threatened the existence of Nigeria as a nation.  Other past conflicts in Nigeria were informed of students riot, inter-tribal wars (Ife-Modakeke war), religious riots particularly in the north (Kano, Kaduna, Plateau, Bauchi etc). Workers strikes and protests, electoral protest leading to burning of valuable properties and destruction of live.

Causes of conflicts

1. Selfishness
2. Lack of cooperation
3. Bad leadership
4. Lack of religious tolerance
5. Lack of religious tolerance
6. Communication gap
7. Indolence and inefficiency
8. Criminal activities

Effects of conflict in the society

1. Breakdown of law and order

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