A theory of conflict; overcoming direct violence

In conflict theory there is a mainstream Narrative I: Problem: there are evil forces out there waiting for their time When time comes their evil is articulated as violence Remedy: be strong enough to deter evil and crush it if needed If strong enough there is a gift: security. This book ch [...]
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In conflict theory there is a mainstream Narrative I: Problem: there are evil forces out there waiting for their time When time comes their evil is articulated as violence Remedy: be strong enough to deter evil and crush it if needed If strong enough there is a gift: security. This book challenges that, and argues an alternative Narrative II: Problem: there is a difficult unresolved conflict out there The conflict leads to frustration leading to aggression-violence Remedy: conflict resolution with empathy-nonviolence-creativity If acceptable-sustainable-equitable enough there is a gift: peace.