Question
Discuss how the contemporary era has witnessed the rise of numerous popular initiatives aimed at fostering peace.
Solution
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.
(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.
