Essays about: "violence in society"

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1. 1. Non-Violence: a hallmark of Christian moral life An analysis of Stanley Hauerwas´ theological reflection on non-violence

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för litteratur, idéhistoria och religion

   Author : Rogerio Felix Da Silva; [2024-01-30]
   Keywords : Icke-våld; Stanley Hauerwas; kristen etik; moraliskt liv;

   Abstract : This study analyses Stanley Hauerwas´ reflections on non-violence. In a society where violence and force are marks of the attempt to promote justice, it is required that the Church and the Christian community develop an understanding of their role in society being witness to the message of the Gospel. READ MORE

3. 2. Peace Without Peace? The Colombian Quest to an Everyday Without Violence

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Dominique Keizer; [2024-01-30]
   Keywords : Environmental peacebuilding; development; indigenous knowledge; socio-environmental conflicts; human right;

   Abstract : Environmental peacebuilding (EP) as a field of study has attempted to transition from Western notions of peace and development by including ecological rights. By looking at the case of the Colombian Peace Agreement 2016 that followed EP premises, this thesis aims to question the liberal approaches to human rights and peacebuilding. READ MORE

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Working with Mentors in Violence Prevention: The experiences and understandings of professionals

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

   Author : Meron Temesgen; [2023-02-08]
   Keywords : Mentors in Violence Prevention MVP ; Youth; Social Norms; Hegemonic Masculinity; Bridging and Bonding;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences and analyse the understanding the professionals’, who work with youth at one of the schools where Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) was implemented, have of their work. Particular emphasis was made on the professionals’ own positioning in relation to the gender theoretical starting points and structural perspective of the MVP-programme. READ MORE

6. 5. Hindrance the women are facing in the fisheries sector : A Case study in Mwanza, Tanzania 

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Samira Issa; [2023]
   Keywords : Women’s empowerment; NGO; gender and fisheries; Mwanza; Tanzania;

   Abstract : Women’s involvement in the fishing sector has been overlooked. The underlying cause of many global conflicts is a lack of access to natural resources. For that reason, it is important to empower women in natural resources. Empowering women to work leads to better growth in third-world countries. READ MORE