PACS203 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Christian Peacemaker Teams, Good And Evil, Libido
26 Oct 2013
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Factors in society that increased movements grow in the 20th century: technology-we now know whats constantly going on in other parts of the world as its happening. ex- 911, haiti. More aware of suffering around the world: level of destruction- mass global destruction- more people have been drawn into peace movement against particular weapons. Peace movement grew after people saw massive destruction from war: growth of democracy- people have the opportunity of pressuring the government against war- more citizen involvement, number of civilian killed in war. Actions: lobby, get attention and help through the media, petition. strikes, organization, actions, individual philosophy. What ideologies do you associate with peace movements: pacifism/pacifist- personal and social philosophy that seeks to replace any forms of violence especially war. People a-vacating same issues with different tactics: environmentalism - being concerned about the environment/ climate change- peace with the planet, gay rights movements, civil rights movements.
