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Lesson Conflict and Its Management
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Since 1990 more than 8 million people have died directly
FACTS or indirectly as a result of war in Africa. Children are the
to Understand major target of conflict and violence mainly in Uganda,
Rwanda, Angola and Mozambique.

Conflict refers to a situation in which individuals or groups pursue disharmonious
goals, values and interest. Feelings of injustice, unfairness, anger emotion,
indifference, suspicion and mistrust lead to conflict. It is a disagreement against
one's opinion or feelings. A controversy between person, ideas or interest create
clash between two opposing forces is called conflict.

Causes of Conflict

There are many types of conflict. Some conflicts take place between individuals
groups or organizations. Similarly, other kinds of conflicts are social conflict,
political conflict and resource conflicts.

These conflicts are created due to many reasons. They are as follows:
Lack of understanding between two parties
Circulation of wrong information
Lack of mutual understanding and respect

Lack of proper guidance and instructions
Lack of tolerance capacity
Exploitation, injustice, discrimination of means and resources
Opposing ideologies
Sense of revenge

Mass poverty and injudiciousness
Insensitive and irresponsible government
Conflicts create difficulties in the positive change of the society. They create much
harm in the society. So, when the cause of conflict is identified it is very essential
to resolve in time.

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