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Ethnic Conflict and International Terrorism
Chapter 7
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Political Studies
Undergraduate 3
03/14/2011

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Term
Ethnic Group
Definition
people who perceive themselves as distinct in terms of language, origins, etc
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Sectarian
Definition
pertaining to intra-religious divisions
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Irredentism
Definition
Annexation of an area that includes ethnic compatriots residing in another state
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Modernization Theory
Definition
idea that economic modernization assimilates people and that identity to country replaces ethnic identity or attachment
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Theory of relative deprivation
Definition
idea that groups that perceive themselves as relatively worse off than others will mobilize
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Social Identity Theory
Definition
Theory that group membership promotes self-esteem and creates favorable  in group biases
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Ethnocentrism
Definition
belief that ones ethnic group is superior to others
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Instrumentalism approach
Definition
explanation of ethnic conflict focusing on leaders use or creation of ethnic divisions for political ends
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Terrorism 
Definition
Acts of intimidation against civilians committed by non-state factors for political motives
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Noncombatant targets
Definition
Targets such as civilians and certain military personnel that are not engaged in military combat. 
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