Peace and Conflict Studies

Jeong, Ho‐Won

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“…When the existing structures are tilted in favor of one group at the expense of the other without acknowledging the rights of others to be different, conflict will emerge and escalate (Faleti, n.d). Marginalization includes social division and destruction of internal relations (Jeong, 2000). Hence, the structural inequality (economic and social inequalities and access to political power) is considered one of the central causes of violent conflict (Fearnely and Chiwandamira, 2006).Frustration-Aggression theory, on the other hand holds the position which is similar to that of human needs theory.…”

Section: Why Conflict and What Is It? Conceptualization And Definitiomentioning

confidence: 68%

The value of indigenous social knowledge* in managing intra and inter-group conflicts: Experience from South East Tigray, Ethiopia

Asmerom¹

2017

Afr. J. Pol. Sci. Int. Relat.

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This article portrays the importance of home-grown cultural values and institutions in addressing intraand inter-group conflicts in South East Tigray, Ethiopia with particular reference to Wejerat community. The paper draws that indigenous social institutions in the community provide an opportunity to maintain peace, justice, order and security within and outside the community with minimum cost by the application of social knowledge. It promotes social bond, peaceful co-existence and enactment of order at family, intra and inter-communal level. The paper yet examines that the community placed more focus on the cultural system presided over by various sections of the society like a council of elders, clergy men, women, etc; for dispute or conflict settlement and justice dispensation including homicide. It concludes that some social institutions are intact while some are nearly disappearing due to the influence of socio-cultural and political dynamics. The intact indigenous social institutions irrespective of their limitations such as Debarte (institution of women), Demer Ahiwat (at family level up to 7th line), the church and Gereb (usually at inter-group level) that are applied by the Wejerat community offer great prospect for peaceful co-existence and harmonious relationships at intra and inter-group level in pre and post-conflict periods than the modern technique of dispute resolution in law courts, particularly in areas where government oversight is weak and ineffective.

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Section: Why Conflict and What Is It? Conceptualization And Definitiomentioning

confidence: 68%

The value of indigenous social knowledge* in managing intra and inter-group conflicts: Experience from South East Tigray, Ethiopia

Asmerom¹

2017

Afr. J. Pol. Sci. Int. Relat.

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“…According to Rubenstein (2008), the repression of basic needs and the struggle to satisfy these needs is a motivational factor behind the manifestation of destructive behavior. Jeong (2000) believes that human needs can be satisfied through intellectual achievement, emotional interaction with others, autonomy, and social inclusion. In this study, I conceptualize structural transformation as a change in the status of exinsurgents-from fighting in the creeks to surrendering their arms and subsequently becoming technicians, engineers, commercial pilots, and entrepreneurs.…”

Section: Structural Transformation and Transformational Changementioning

confidence: 99%

Peacebuilding and transformational change in Nigeria's oil region

Okoi

2019

Conflict Resolution Qtrly

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This article draws on primary sources to examine postconflict transformations in Nigeria's oil region. The overarching goal of the article is to evaluate the impact of Nigeria's disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration program and its effectiveness as a vehicle for peacebuilding in the oil region, focusing specifically on the changes it has brought to the lives of former insurgents at the cultural, intrapersonal, structural, and interpersonal (CISI) levels. This study introduces the CISI model of conflict transformation to put these changes into context and explain why they are crucial for understanding peacebuilding and transformational change.

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“…Whereas, the popular paradigm which represents institutionalized peace at macro -level emphasizes values such as economic equality, social justice, human rights, and harmony, which are critical for sustainable peace (Jeong, 2000). This paper is interested with the micro-level conception of peace, hence the focus on the taboo system.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Their capacity to inculcate commendable behaviour renders them relevant even today. In literature, the approach to the concept of peace is categorized into two different paradigms which are: the numinar and popular paradigms (Rinehart, 1989;1995;Jeong, 2000). What each paradigm says about human nature is what distinguishes the two.…”

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confidence: 99%

An Analysis of the Contributions of Taboo System to Peace among Shona Communities in Zimbabwe

2017

International Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Stud

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People's attitudes and behaviour are often influenced by tradition, religion and modernity. The taboo system among the Shona communities is a typical example of how tradition over the years has played a critical role in shaping individual and group behaviour. This paper is based on insiders' participant observations and literature sources. Results showed that the problem of electoral violence calls for more than just efforts by government to enforce law and order to address this menace but an appeal to the taboo system which is not based on law enforcement agents but respect for the in-born humanitarian seed. In addition, the findings indicate that the emergence of electoral violence in the 2008's harmonized elections in Zimbabwe indicates a shift from what Shona society historically accepted as normal. Also it came out clear that electoral violence is symptomatic of the disregard of the taboo system by modern Shona communities making them ease prey to political manipulation by some political elites. The study recommended that, in this age where violence is seemingly becoming humanity's second nature, the taboo system has the potential to effectively promote and sustain peace among the Shona communities in Zimbabwe.

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Peace and Conflict Studies

Cited by 33 publications

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The value of indigenous social knowledge* in managing intra and inter-group conflicts: Experience from South East Tigray, Ethiopia

The value of indigenous social knowledge* in managing intra and inter-group conflicts: Experience from South East Tigray, Ethiopia

Peacebuilding and transformational change in Nigeria's oil region

An Analysis of the Contributions of Taboo System to Peace among Shona Communities in Zimbabwe

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