Expression Of Conflict Flashcards
What are the 5 expressions of conflict
Non-violent Political activity Terrorism Insurrection War
Non-violent expression of conflict
Not involving force or armed struggle.
Made by word, sign, marching or silent protests
Example of a successful non-violent protest
Ukraine 2005 - took to the streets to demand political change
Example of a non-successful non-violence
Monks in Burma 2007
Met by forced opposition from government-controlled forces
What is political activity
Groups operating within a country that want to gain or exert political power - used to define groups of ideologies
What does political activity often involve
Debates
What is terrorism
Systematic use of fear song the public as a way of trying to force the authorities into action for a political, or ideological, end.
Since when has terrorism become increasingly widespread
Latter part of the 20th century and the first part of the 21st century
Example of terrorism
Bombings, often suicide bombers.
What is insurrection
Act of instance of revolt against civil authority or an established government
What are insurgents
People engaging in insurrection and often engage in regular of guerrilla combat against the armed forces of the established regime, or conduct sabotage and harassment in order to undermine the government’s position
What is war
A state of open and declared armed hostile conflict between states or nations
What is conflict resolution
Ending of conflict
