A Lifetime of Unrest: Using Social Identity Theory to Explain the Conflict in Xinjiang

• In Event: Standing ePanel: China

Brief Overview

Using Social Identity Theory and major sub-theories I am able to diagnose critical junctures in the relations between the Uyghurs and the Han in the PRC. I provide recommendations using these theories on how each side can coexist more peacefully.

Author

• Daniel Anaforian, Santa Clara University