When we hear “Ireland” we think in a whole European country near to the British island. But, we tend to miss something. There’s a huge political difference between Ireland and North Ireland, this is what caught my attention when I first started reading information about this country for the class presentation, because I said hey, what happened here, what are the differences.
There’s been a large violent list of events since the separation, some of them were famine and human losses caused by battles against England, which was motivated by economic and religious expansion goals.
This is the North Ireland conflict: Rivalry and confrontation.
Over successive decades the Catholic minority in the north part of Ireland suffered discrimination over housing and jobs, which fuelled bitter resentment. British conquers took advantage from this to expand their Anglican religion. Since they made it, the political and religious confrontations have been serious problems. There is the Protestant Unionist community which believes that North Ireland should remain part of the United Kingdom; and in the other hand, the mainly Catholic Nationalist community, believe it should leave the UK and become part of the Republic of Ireland.
Maybe it seems simple, but violent manifestations occurred and still taking place in Ireland, caused by two political ideals and differences. And sadly, violence implies more violence. But, what if history changes? What if Anglicanism had never landed Ireland? Maybe there wouldn’t be violence and injuries, maybe Irish people would have a strongest identity and unification. What do you think would have happened? Is this division good or bad for Irish people? Is religion and political differences that important to act violently and attack humankind?
I'll leave you here a video that will help you to understand better the topic and the situation. Comment and thank you for your time!
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