Essays about: "Galtung"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 essays containing the word Galtung.

  1. 1. Reevaluating the Notion of Peace : Do Our Current Measurements Truly Reflect Peace?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Sanna Besic; [2024]
    Keywords : Peace Measuring; Peace Studies; Peace Conceptualisation; Peace Measurements; Violence; Direct Violence; Structural Violence; Cultural Violence;

    Abstract : There is an ongoing theme within the field of peace conceptualisation to create and to add to the meaning of peace. This has caused a fragmented field with over 130 conceptualisations. As we move forward, it isthus necessary to review whether the methods utilised to measure peace are suitable in the ever changing contexts of today. READ MORE

  2. 2. Fighting fire with fire? : An exploration of the relationship between nonviolence and sustainability

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Linnea Johansson Vodusek; [2023]
    Keywords : Nonviolence; Sustainability; Development; Agenda 2030; Sustainable Development Goals; Galtung; Ecocentrism; Gandhi; structural violence; cultural violence; peace; future generations; conflicts; global warming; globalization; knowledge; cooperation and environment;

    Abstract : This study aims at exploring the connections between nonviolence and sustainability in two cases. The relationship between nonviolence and sustainability is identified and discussed in light of the theories on nonviolence of Johan Galtung and theories of the ethical framework of ecocentrism. READ MORE

  3. 3. Salesians in Cambodia: The Shore Remains The Case Study of Don Bosco Kep

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

    Author : Mária Dominika Vanková; [2023]
    Keywords : religious peace-building; friendship; dialogue; poverty-alleviation; Salesians of Don Bosco; Catholicism; Buddhism; Cambodia; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis explores how Salesian Institutes are related to religious peace-building in post-colonial and post-conflict Cambodia. It examines if and how the Catholic-Salesian multi-religious educational mission system is able to peacefully co-exist in a Buddhist Cambodian society, and collaborate with other minority religions present – Protestant, Muslim, and non-religious in promoting education for poor children and demoting inequalities. READ MORE

  4. 4. The Time was Ripe: Women’s Movements’ Break-throughs in the Colombian Peace Agreement

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Ellen Birging; Elin Hansson Huber; [2023]
    Keywords : Colombia; gender inclusion; peace agreement; positive peace; hegemonic masculinity; ripeness; women’s mobilization.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In 2016 a historic peace agreement between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People’s Army (FARC) was signed, putting an end to a conflict that lasted over 50 years. This agreement was the world’s very first gender-inclusive peace accord, meaning that they included women in the peace process and recognized how they are particularly subjected to war and conflict. READ MORE

  5. 5. A Minefield in Sápmi: A text analysis regarding Kallak K nr 1

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Ida Fahlstedt; [2022]
    Keywords : Sápmi; Sami people; mines; mining industry; government of Sweden; cultural violence; structural violence; direct violence; indigenous rights; Social Sciences; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This thesis is a text analysis regarding the processing concession of Kallak K nr 1, an iron ore deposit located in Sweden outside of Jokkmokk. On March 22, 2022, processing concession was granted the Jokkmokk Iron Mines AB. READ MORE