Local lockdowns in Italy and Germany have led to civil unrest. Could the same happen in the UK?
- Professor of Social Psychology, Keele University
According to research, a strong sense of social identity and empowerment often dictates how rioters behave.
When it comes to riots, UK politicians need to acknowledge the real root causes, and address key issues such as failures in community policing.
Sensationalist warnings of further riots abound. But while many social inequalities remain, we can’t say whether more widespread violence will follow.
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