Peace
Discuss how the contemporary era has witnessed the rise of numerous popular initiatives aimed at fostering peace.
The contemporary era has witnessed the rise of numerous popular initiatives aimed at fostering peace:
(i)These are often collectively described as the peace movement. The devastation caused by World War I galvanised the movement.
(ii)It has since gathered momentum and gained a large following across geographical and political barriers. The movement is sustained by people from diverse walks of life and includes workers, writers, scientists, teachers, media persons, priests and statesmen.
(iv)It has expanded and achieved depth by forging mutually beneficial linkages with other movements such as those championing the empowerment of women and protection of the environment.
(v)The movement has also created a body of knowledge called Peace Studies and effectively used new channels of communication such as the internet.
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Describe Gandhi's idea of non violence.
“The post-Second World War (1939-1945) decades (1945-1990) were marked by intense rivalry between two superpowes'. Examine the statement.
Describe Civil disobedience as a major mode of struggle with examples.
Mention the three distinct approaches which have shaped the strategies used for the pursuit and maintenance of peace.
Write a note on Pacifism.
Cite few examples of peace development in the contemporary world.
Describe the meaning of peace.
Explain the different forms of Structural Violence.
Do you think that a change towards a peaceful world, needs a change in the way people think? Can mind promote peace and is it enough to focus only on the human mind?
A State must protect the lives and rights of its citizens. However, at times its own actions are a source of violence against some of its citizens. Comment with the help of some examples
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