Question

How is overlapping different from cross cutting?

• A. In respect of economic condition
• B. In respect of domestic or foreign origin
• C. Overlapping is related to the Blacks whereas cross cutting to the whites
• D. Overlapping may create deep social divisions and tensions whereas cross cutting is easier to accommodate

Answer 1

The correct option is D Overlapping may create deep social divisions and tensions whereas cross cutting is easier to accommodate

The social difference means when people of one group are given preference over other group or they are discriminated. Overlapping and cross-cutting are two types of social difference.

Overlapping occurs when social difference overlap over other social difference, the people develop feeling that they are being discriminated because they belong to a certain group or race or caste. It develops a feeling of isolation.

Cross-cutting is a kind where one type of social difference is weakened by another. The people having common ideas and beliefs towards a particular issue differs from those people having different views towards a particular issue. The people may have agreement and disagreement regarding particular issues. Thus it does not create isolation among people.