The Troubles Between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland

_The Troubles Between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland

1968 is the starting point of the Troubles ' in Northern Ireland wherein a feud between Catholics and Protestants are fighting out regarding a campaign for civil rights

Historically , during the 17th century , the Battle of Boyne occurred and the English successfully subdued the island and put down a number of rebellions . from here Ireland was colonized by Protestants more of Scottish and English while Ulster and the rest of Ireland was dominated by Catholics

Economic differences arises during the 1800s where

most lands are owned by Anglican Protestants and gave low standard of living for Catholic population . Unequal distribution of resources and lands happened in the south while abundance in terms of industry and manufacturing happened in the north

Northern Ireland did not easily separated from the rest of the island until the 20th century when issues regarding home rule between Protestants and Catholics began . Ireland was divided into two warring camps and Catholics wanted absolute freedom from Britain and made Protestants opposed them because they are afraid of being overpowered by a Catholic group

There are certain provisions made to resolve this demand of the Catholic groups like the 1920 Government of Ireland Act passed by the British to divide Ireland into two political entities with corresponding self government . This bill was accepted by the Protestants but rejected by the Catholics because they insist of having one unified Ireland and

In 1921 a treaty was signed after the guerrilla warfare was followed between the Irish Republican Army and the British Forces . This agreement made the Irish Free state an independent republic . 6 countries made up Northern Ireland , 23 Southern countries and 3 countries in Ulster . The agreement made the Protestant /Catholic feud subside until 1968 came in and The Troubles ' began when the IRA and Protestant paramilitaries made acts of terrorism and series of bombings

55 percent of Ireland was made of protestant and the remaining 45 percent are Catholics . The problem of the Protestant are more on security and constitutional issues because they are conscious of having continuous relationship with Britain and prevent threats of United Ireland . while the Catholics has two major dilemmas . First is the struggle for nationalistic independence as they look back of having a historical integrity of the island talking about partition . Next is the unfair practices since 1920 to 1970 by consecutive Unionist government where corruption is rampant that according to the views of Catholic if removed from the society will result in a country where Protestants and Catholics lives harmoniously

Catholics wanted to have equal opportunities with the Protestants in terms of politics , community relations and issues about violence and inequality . Political conflicts regarding elections which is dominated by constitutional issues and where political allegiances remained petrified . Socio-economic disadvantage for Catholics in terms of education , employment and health care gives them community related problems and social inequality . Although the Catholics obviously experiences disadvantages and higher level of needs as compare to protestants , the...