Untitled Quiz
48 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What does conflict transformation primarily focus on?

  • Resolving conflicts through avoidance
  • Moving conflicts from destructive to constructive outcomes (correct)
  • Managing conflicts to minimize their impact
  • Ending destructive conflicts immediately
  • Which of the following is NOT a type of conflict transformation?

  • Relational
  • Operational (correct)
  • Personal
  • Cultural
  • Which phrase best describes the goal of conflict resolution?

  • Creating a systematic approach to conflicts
  • Ending disputes regardless of the outcome (correct)
  • Transforming conflicts into opportunities
  • Managing the emotions involved in conflicts
  • What is an essential condition for reducing prejudice according to Gordon Allport?

    <p>Equal status among participants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does conflict management primarily address?

    <p>Reducing the destructiveness of conflicts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the documentary 'my so-called enemy', what is a key theme highlighted?

    <p>Interpersonal relationships can bridge divides (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fiona Li's 'Map the System' project emphasizes the analysis of what?

    <p>Interconnections among systemic issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic defines relationship-based conflict transformation?

    <p>Turning destructive conflict into something desirable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle does justice emphasize when treating individuals?

    <p>Fairness and impartiality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily emphasized by restorative justice?

    <p>Healing and restoring relationships (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does justice strive to treat all members of society?

    <p>By providing equal opportunities and rights (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of justice relates closely to the legal system?

    <p>Rule of law (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) outline?

    <p>Fundamental rights and freedoms for individuals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rawls' concept of 'veil of ignorance' encourage?

    <p>Imagining roles without personal bias (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of justice focuses on equity and systemic change?

    <p>Social Justice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a key aspect of justice?

    <p>Providing preferential treatment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Web Approach to conflict transformation?

    <p>Strengthening connections to withstand conflict pressures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of conflict occurs within an individual?

    <p>Intrapersonal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do key actors play in the Web Approach?

    <p>They connect opposing groups through shared goals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition for effective conflict reduction emphasizes the importance of participants being seen as equals?

    <p>Equal Status (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of conflict is characterized by disputes occurring between nations?

    <p>Interstate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Shared Authority primarily enhance in conflict resolution processes?

    <p>Trust and mutual respect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Web Approach adapt to modern environments?

    <p>By leveraging technology to build virtual connections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What metaphor does Leanne Betasamosake Simpson use to represent sustainability and cultural vitality?

    <p>Maple Syrup (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 'Borders' by Thomas King, what identity does the mother insist on?

    <p>Blackfoot (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical aspect of resolving conflicts within the Web Approach?

    <p>Strengthening existing relationships and creating constructive links (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is justice important in the context of conflict transformation?

    <p>It provides the ethical and legal basis for societal interactions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is crucial of Intergroup Cooperation in reducing prejudice?

    <p>Facilitating collaboration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Resource-based conflicts may arise due to which of the following factors?

    <p>Scarcity and abundance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Web Approach aim to build for long-term peace?

    <p>A network capable of absorbing diverse pressures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme explored in 'What Would You Wear at a Cocktail Party?'?

    <p>Personal identity and presentation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the presence of authority support in conflict resolution imply?

    <p>Validation of legitimacy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle is described by letting the means chosen by adversaries undermine themselves?

    <p>Moral Jiu-Jitsu (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a role of art in peacebuilding?

    <p>Promoting violence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the film 'Pride' primarily explore?

    <p>The impact of systemic oppression and solidarity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does art contribute to the emotional engagement in peacebuilding?

    <p>By expressing and honoring loss (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of storytelling in the context of peacebuilding?

    <p>It allows for the sharing of experiences that promote empathy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of art as a peacebuilding tool, what does 'creating spaces for reflection' allow for?

    <p>A platform for dialogue and consideration of complexities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial reaction of the Welsh mining community to the LGBTQ+ activists in 'Pride'?

    <p>Skepticism and doubt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best represents the emotional weight of violent conflicts as discussed in the context of art?

    <p>Art captures the complexity and devastation of conflicts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'scarcity' refer to in the context of human resources?

    <p>The limited availability of essential resources for well-being. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between pragmatic and principled nonviolence?

    <p>Pragmatic nonviolence focuses on situational strategies, while principled emphasizes ethical commitments. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best captures the essence of the 'harmony of means and ends' principle?

    <p>The relationship between the means and ends is as crucial as that between a seed and a tree. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does interconnectivity play in the context of global issues?

    <p>It emphasizes the interdependence of individuals and communities in addressing conflict. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'slow violence' in the context of environmental issues?

    <p>Gradual environmental harm that is often overlooked due to its invisibility. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does consent theory of power suggest?

    <p>Government authority relies on obedience and consent from the governed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of nonviolent action as described?

    <p>Achieving without harm and refusing to submit to violence. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to study nonviolence according to the provided discussion?

    <p>Understanding nonviolence is fundamental for personal empowerment and social justice. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Conflict Transformation

    A process of moving beyond simply resolving conflict to fundamentally changing its nature, making it more constructive and beneficial.

    Conflict Resolution

    The process of finding a solution to a conflict that satisfies all parties involved.

    What is the difference between Conflict Resolution and Conflict Transformation?

    Conflict resolution aims to end a conflict, while conflict transformation aims to change the nature of the conflict, making it more productive and less destructive. Conflict resolution focuses on the immediate issue, while conflict transformation focuses on the underlying causes.

    Contact Hypothesis

    The idea that prejudice can be reduced by promoting interaction between people from different groups.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    What are the four conditions for successful contact under the Contact Hypothesis?

    Equal status between groups, cooperation between groups, shared goals, and institutional support for contact.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Systemic Conflict Analysis

    A method of understanding conflict by examining the underlying systems, structures, and relationships that contribute to it.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Map the System Project

    An approach developed by Fiona Li to analyze systemic issues, focusing on stakeholder relationships, institutions, and cultural narratives to identify the forces that create and maintain conflict.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Analyzing Conflict Through Film

    Using film as a tool to understand the complexities of conflict, providing insights into individual experiences, systemic issues, and potential solutions.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Conflict Analysis

    Examining conflicts to understand their causes, dynamics, and potential solutions by considering both individual and systemic factors.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Intrapersonal Conflict

    Conflict that occurs within oneself, involving opposing thoughts, feelings, or desires.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Intergroup Conflict

    Conflict that occurs between different groups based on factors like ethnicity, religion, or social class.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Web Approach

    A strategy for conflict transformation that focuses on building strong relationships between key actors across societal divisions.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Key Actors

    Individuals or organizations that can bridge different sides of a conflict due to their connections across societal divides.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Strengthening Connections

    The core element of the Web Approach, focusing on fostering existing relationships and creating new links.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Human Rights

    Fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to every person, regardless of their race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Justice

    A fundamental concept that represents fairness, equity, and upholding rights within a society.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Scarcity

    The limited availability of resources essential for survival and well-being, leading to deprivation and potential conflict.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Interconnectivity

    How individuals, communities, systems, and the environment are linked and dependent on each other, where actions in one area can have widespread effects.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Slow Violence

    Harmful environmental and systemic changes that occur gradually and often go unnoticed.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Nonviolent Action

    A strategy for social change that involves actively refusing to use or submit to violence, aiming to achieve desired outcomes without harming others.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Pragmatic Nonviolence

    Using nonviolent tactics strategically and situationally to expand options in facing conflict.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Principled Nonviolence

    An ethical commitment to refusing to harm or dehumanize others, regardless of the circumstances.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Consent Theory of Power

    The idea that government authority is ultimately based on the consent and obedience of the people.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    What is justice?

    Justice is about treating people fairly and equally, making sure they get what they deserve based on their actions and circumstances.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Fairness and Impartiality

    Justice requires treating everyone without bias or favoritism in legal cases, social interactions, and resource distribution.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Equality in Justice

    Justice aims to give everyone equal opportunities and rights, despite differences in needs or circumstances.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Rule of Law and Justice

    Justice relies on a legal system that creates and upholds rules to protect individual rights and social order.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Moral Righteousness in Justice

    Justice goes beyond legal rules, embracing ethical behavior and doing what's morally right.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    What is restorative justice?

    Restorative justice focuses on healing harm caused by wrongdoing by involving all parties: victims, offenders, and the community.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    What is the 'veil of ignorance'?

    A thought experiment where you imagine designing a society without knowing your future position or advantages, encouraging fairness.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

    A UN document outlining 30 fundamental rights and freedoms for everyone, regardless of background.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Contact Theory

    The idea that interaction between people from different groups can reduce prejudice and improve relationships. It emphasizes equal status, common goals, intergroup cooperation, and institutional support.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Shared Authority

    Decision-making processes where all parties have an equal say. It promotes trust, mutual respect, and sustainable solutions in conflict situations.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Equal Status

    Ensuring that no group is dominant or inferior in interactions. It reduces power imbalances and fosters genuine dialogue.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Resource-Based Conflict

    Conflict arising from the scarcity or unequal distribution of essential resources like land, water, or food.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Abundance

    The presence of plentiful resources, potentially leading to cooperation and shared prosperity.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Inequality

    Unequal distribution of resources, leading to resentment and potential conflict.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Motive

    The underlying reason or driving force behind an action or behavior, especially in relation to conflict.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Moral Jiu-Jitsu

    A strategy where individuals use their adversaries' actions against them to weaken their position. This involves refraining from violence and allowing the opponent's actions to expose their own flaws or undermine their legitimacy.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    How Art Can Be Used in Peacebuilding

    Art can be a powerful tool in peacebuilding by fostering dialogue, understanding, and healing. It helps memorialize conflicts, challenge oppressive narratives, and inspire social change.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Role of Art in Addressing Trauma

    Art can provide a safe space for individuals to process traumatic experiences and express their emotions. It can help them to heal and find meaning in their experiences.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Pride Movie Themes

    The film 'Pride' explores various important themes, including solidarity, prejudice, and the power of unity in the face of oppression. It portrays unlikely friendships and how communities can overcome adversity through collective action.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    LGSM (Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners)

    A group of LGBTQ+ activists who formed during the 1984-85 UK miners' strike to raise funds and show solidarity with striking miners. This act challenged societal prejudices and highlighted the importance of unity amidst conflict.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Art as a Warning

    Art can serve as a warning against violence and conflict. It depicts the devastation and impact of war and encourages contemplation about historical tragedies.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Art as a Symbol of Peace

    Art can embody the hope and aspirations for peace. It can capture the complexities of peacebuilding and encourages reflection on the process of reconciliation.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Art as a Tool for Storytelling and Giving Voice

    Art allows individuals to share their stories and perspectives, particularly those affected by conflict. It can give a voice to marginalized groups and help them reclaim their narratives.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Study Notes

    Week 2: What is Peace? What is Peace Not?

    • Violence is defined as harm or degradation, violating the integrity of a living being or system. It's an act or condition that injures and damages.
    • Violence is categorized as direct, structural, and cultural.
      • Direct violence involves a clear actor and victim with obvious harmful actions. Examples are war, genocide, ethnic cleansing, murder, and rape.
      • Structural violence is harm caused by social systems, indirect and impersonal.
      • Cultural violence is beliefs and attitudes that justify, affirm, or encourage direct or structural violence.
    • Violence exists at different levels:
      • Macro level: Large groups harming other large groups (wars, revolutions).
      • Meso level: Mid-sized groups harming each other (ethnic, sectarian violence).
      • Micro level: individuals or small groups harming others (fights, murder, intimate partner violence).
      • Intrapersonal: individuals harming themselves (substance abuse, suicide).
    • Negative peace is the absence of direct violence.
    • Positive peace is the presence of conditions that favour human well-being and addresses the root causes of destructive conflict.
    • Violence can be inflicted psychologically, mentally, culturally, economically, spiritually, or physically.

    Week 3: The Many and Varied Roles of Social Identity

    • Intersectionality (Kimberlé Crenshaw, 1989) is a framework for understanding how various social and political identities (gender, caste, sex, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, religion, disability) combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and privilege.
    • Interlocking systems of power impact marginalized groups in society.

    Week 4: Principles and Values of Making Peace

    • Core values are beliefs about what's most important in life.
    • Core values guide decision-making and behavior, particularly in challenges.
    • Peacebuilding uses values to:
      • Build shared understanding
      • Motivate peace work
      • Address root causes of conflict
      • Build trust & relationships
      • Promote social cohesion
      • Provide legitimacy
    • Key Values in Peacebuilding (PACS 101): Empathy/Humility, Open-mindedness/Inclusivity, Solidarity, Respect, Non-violence, Self-awareness.

    Week 5: Learning and Unlearning: Truth and Reconciliation in the Canadian Context?

    • The Haldimand Tract is a land area in southern Ontario granted to the Six Nations of the Iroquois in 1784, but much was later taken through unfair means. The dispute remains an issue in reconciliation.
    • The 94 Calls to Action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada address the legacy of residential schools' impact on Indigenous peoples.

    Week 6: Building Relationships in the Shadows of Violence

    • Conflict resolution aims to resolve or manage conflict.
    • Conflict transformation aims to move from destructive conflict to creative conflict.

    Week 7: Analyzing Conflict

    • "My So-Called Enemy" is a documentary about Palestinian and Israeli teenagers who participate in a peace-building camp in the US to explore deeply-rooted differences.
    • Fiona Li's Map the System project emphasizes understanding systemic roots of social issues.
    • Types of conflict include intrapersonal, interpersonal, intragroup, intergroup, intrastate, and interstate.

    Week 8: Conflict Transformation

    • The Web Approach to conflict transformation focuses on strengthening connections between key actors across divides to build relationships that withstand conflict pressures.
    • Key actors can be individual or organizations across societal levels. Examples include civil society organizations (CSOs).
    • The method emphasizes enhancing existing relationships and creating new links, building a web that supports collaboration and understanding.
    • Peacebuilders reflect on their roles in the web, using capacities to foster dialogue across conflict divides for collaboration and understanding.
    • The approach can adapt to physical and digital spaces using technology to build virtual bridges.

    Week 9: Human Rights and Justice

    • Justice encompasses fairness, impartiality, equality, rule of law, and moral righteousness.
    • Types of justice include criminal, social, and restorative justice.
    • Restorative justice prioritizes repairing harm, involving all stakeholders to restore relationships rather than solely punishing offenses.
    • Rawls' "veil of ignorance" encourages imagining a just society without personal bias.
    • The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) outlines fundamental rights and freedoms universally applicable to all individuals.
    • Human rights are fundamental rights and freedoms for all people regardless of status. Equality, fairness, dignity, and respect are fundamental to human rights.

    Week 9: Peace Ecology

    • Ken Ogasawara (MCC) emphasized empathy, collaboration, and systemic change for global issues. The presentation focused on interconnectedness and the value of small, community-focused initiatives.
    • Scarcity (deprivation) refers to limited essential resources.
    • Interconnectivity shows how individuals, communities, systems, and the environment are interdependent.
    • Slow violence (Rob Nixon) is gradual, often ignored environmental and systemic harm.

    Week 10: Nonviolent Action

    • Nonviolent action is a powerful set of principles and practices that has changed world history.
    • Nonviolent action actively refuses violence as a means of social change.
    • Nonviolence theories include pragmatic (strategic and situational) and principled (ethical commitment).

    Week 11: Art and Peace

    • Art fosters dialogue, understanding, and healing in peacebuilding.
    • Art can memorialize conflicts, challenge oppressive narratives, and inspire social change.
    • Art can help acknowledge loss, destruction, and hope, encourage communication, and promote peace.
    • Art can be used in various roles to break down barriers, provide emotional engagement and healing, facilitate dialogue, promote understanding, create spaces for reflection, address trauma, foster creativity in peacebuilding, and promote resistance and defiance.

    Week 12: Pride Movie Overview

    • "Pride" (2014) depicts LGBTQ+ activists supporting striking miners, highlighting solidarity, prejudice, and the power of unity.
    • Gordon Allport's Contact Theory suggests that appropriate contact can reduce prejudice and improve conflict. The theory's four conditions for addressing conflict are equal status, common goals, intergroup cooperation, and institutional support.
    • Shared authority, equal status, and community are used in various ways in conflict resolution and intervention strategies.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Related Documents

    PACS 101 Exam Review PDF

    More Like This

    Untitled Quiz
    37 questions

    Untitled Quiz

    WellReceivedSquirrel7948 avatar
    WellReceivedSquirrel7948
    Untitled Quiz
    55 questions

    Untitled Quiz

    StatuesquePrimrose avatar
    StatuesquePrimrose
    Untitled Quiz
    18 questions

    Untitled Quiz

    RighteousIguana avatar
    RighteousIguana
    Untitled Quiz
    48 questions

    Untitled Quiz

    StraightforwardStatueOfLiberty avatar
    StraightforwardStatueOfLiberty
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser