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Human needs are things that all humans need for normal growth and development.
First identified by psychologist Abraham Maslow, human needs go beyond the
obvious physical needs of food and shelter to include psychological needs such
as security, love, a sense of identity, self-esteem, and the ability to achieve
ones goals. Some conflict theorists – referred to as “human needs theorists”
argue that the most difficult and intense conflicts, such as racial and ethnic
conflicts, are caused by the denial of one or both groups’ fundamental human
needs: the need for identity, security, and/or recognition. In order to resolve
such conflicts, ways must be found to provide these needs for all individuals
and groups without compromise – as human needs “are not for trading.” |
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