PEACEST 2A03 Final: Peace Studies Exam Review

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12 key concepts, pick 5 of them. At least one reason why this concept is important. He wants to provide a comprehensive theory of con ict. A con ict is not only formed by direct violence. C - contradiction - social situation + incompatibility of goals. B - attitude - parties perception of themselves and others. A - behaviour - what parties do. C - structural violence - social situation. A - direct violence - social behaviour. Sandole offers a summary of the key features of every con ict. Three pillars (elements you will nd in any con ict) The social functions of con ict: social change, assert rights. Systematic ways in which social structures harm or otherwise disadvantage others: ex. sexism, racism. Any aspect of a culture that can be used to legitimize violence in its direct or structural form: ex. a division of culture into religion and ideology, art and language, and empirical and formal science.