Peace and Non-Violence Movements

Definition

Peace and Non-Violence Movements are social movements that advocate for peace and reject violence as a means of resolving disputes.

Analogy

Consider these movements as the referees in a game. They ensure fair play, discourage foul behavior (violence), and promote peaceful resolution of conflicts.

Related terms

Pacifism: This is the belief that any form of violence or war is unjustifiable and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means - like our referee always advocating for fair play.

Civil Disobedience: This is a nonviolent form of protest against laws or policies seen as unjust. It's like when players stage a sit-in to protest an unfair rule in the game.

Conflict Resolution: This refers to methods and processes involved in facilitating the peaceful ending of conflict. It's like when our referee steps in to mediate between two players who have had a disagreement on field.