There are prerequisites. A new civil war may begin in the United States – study
April 21, 16:30 Share:
The mood of the nation changed after the storming of the Capitol in January 2021, according to the study (Photo: Tyler Merbler)
A group of researchers analyzed public sentiment in the United States and found alarming similarities with those in the 50s of the 19th century.
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The mood of the nation changed after the storming of the Capitol in January 2021, when protesters supporting former President Donald Trump rioted to express dissatisfaction with the election results, according to the study.. According to the authors' findings, the violent nature of this event is a clear sign of tension in society.
Researchers note that modern social divisions and mistrust reflect those that led to the Civil War of 1861-1865. The country is now faced with a dissonance in values and norms, which has increased political tension.
The main stumbling blocks: disagreements between federal legislation and the legislation of individual states, vision of minority rights, migration issues.
The study, published in the journal Administration & Society, emphasizes that a new civil war is not inevitable, but a prolonged period of crisis will still occur.. It will be reinforced by a lack of trust in the government, negative perceptions of the opposition and the strengthening of regional identities.
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Researchers urge attention to signs of possible conflict and encourage strengthening social bonds and trust in society as a way to prevent tragedy. Time will tell how serious these warnings can be and how far the country is willing to go to avoid repeating the dark pages of its history.