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3. But if social divisions do exist in a country, they must never be expressed in politics., , 4, At the same time every expression of social divisions in politics does not lead to such, disasters., , 5. In a democracy, it is only natural that political parties would talk about these divisions,, make different promises to different communities., , 6. Social divisions affect voting in most countries., , 7. In many countries, there are parties that focus only on one community., , Three determinants, , 1. Three factors are crucial in deciding the outcome of politics of social divisions., , a. First of all, outcome depends on how people perceive their identities., , b. Second, it depends on how political leaders raise the demands of any community., , c. Third, it depends on the how the government reacts to demands of different groups., , 2. Thus the assertion of social diversities in a country need not be seen as a source of danger., 3. Expression of various kinds of social divisions in politics often results in their canceling, one another out and thus reducing their intensity., , 4. People who feel marginalised, deprived and discriminated have to fight against the, injustices., , 5. Sometimes social differences can take the form of unacceptable level of social inequality, and injustice., , 6. History shows that democracy is the best way to fight for recognition and also to, accommodate diversity.