From Harmony to Civil War: When Language Turns Deadly
Jaroslav Tir, a member of the Political Science Department here at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder, explores why multi ethnic countries, that once lived in harmony like Yugoslavia, devolve into violent ethnic conflicts. His research, co authored with Shane Singh focuses on how not just the content, but the language used by governing authorities to communicate about how ethnic minorities can exacerbate tensions and lead to dehumanization.
To read the full article, on the Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine click below:
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