Sociocognitive Processes in the Construction of Identity and Conflict between the Jarso and Girhi in Eastern Ethiopia

This article discusses the sociocognitive processes involved in the construction of identity, territory, and inter-group conflicts in eastern Ethiopia. The article is based on data collected through extensive fieldwork in the area. The article tries to show how macro-political and institutional orie...

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Published in:African conflict and peacebuilding review 2015-10, Vol.5 (2), p.89-112
Main Authors: Hussein, Jeylan Wolyie, Beyene, Fekadu, Wentzell, Richard
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clans
Colonies & territories
Conflict
Cultural identity
Ethnic conflict
Ethnic identity
Ethnicity
Field study
Focus groups
Group dynamics
Group identity
Identity
Identity politics
Intergroup relations
Land use
Minority & ethnic groups
Peace making
Political identity
Regional identity
Territorial issues
Territoriality
Territories
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Summary:This article discusses the sociocognitive processes involved in the construction of identity, territory, and inter-group conflicts in eastern Ethiopia. The article is based on data collected through extensive fieldwork in the area. The article tries to show how macro-political and institutional orientations trigger ethno-territorial dynamics that change the meanings of territory, identity, and inter-group relations in the Jarso-Girhi territory. The article outlines the underlying processes and structures of identity-based categorizations and conflicts and how these are expressed and embodied through sociocognitive processes.
ISSN:2156-695X
2156-7263
DOI:10.2979/africonfpeacrevi.5.2.89