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Measuring the Ambivalence of Religion: Introducing the Religion and Conflict in Developing Countries (RCDC) Dataset

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  • Johannes Vüllers
  • Birte Pfeiffer
  • Matthias Basedau

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Despite ample anecdotal evidence, previous research on violent conflict has found little evidence that religion is an important factor in organized violence. Quantitative work in this area has been largely confined to the interreligious character of conflict and measures of religious diversity, and has strongly neglected the peace aspect of religion. The Religion and Conflict in Developing Countries (RCDC) dataset helps to fill this gap with innovative and fine-grained data for 130 developing countries between 1990 and 2010. RCDC includes four types of religious violence (assaults on religious targets, attacks by religious actors, clashes between religious communities, and clashes with the state). In addition, RCDC contains data on interreligious networks and peace initiatives. This article demonstrates the usefulness of RCDC by applying our data to a preliminary analysis. The results indicate that interreligious networks are a reaction to identity overlaps and previous interreligious conflict.

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  • Johannes Vüllers & Birte Pfeiffer & Matthias Basedau, 2015. "Measuring the Ambivalence of Religion: Introducing the Religion and Conflict in Developing Countries (RCDC) Dataset," International Interactions, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 41(5), pages 857-881, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:ginixx:v:41:y:2015:i:5:p:857-881
    DOI: 10.1080/03050629.2015.1048855
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    1. Monica Duffy Toft, 2021. "Getting Religion Right in Civil Wars," Journal of Conflict Resolution, Peace Science Society (International), vol. 65(9), pages 1607-1634, October.

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