Flashcards in peace and conflict Deck (8)
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Human rights
basic claims and entitlements that one should be granted on the basis of being a human being. Thought to be the basis for a life of dignity. Essential doctrines, like UDHR have been criticized as having a western bias.
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Justice
associated with the idea of fairness. The idea of individuals, parties, states or other groups getting what they deserve in response to actions. Just responses may be positive or negative. Decisions of justice can be contested.
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Equality
All human people and groups have the same value, and deserve access to the same rights.
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Inequality
a state of affairs where equality is not reached. Often manifests itself through lack of access to resources.
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peace
Both the absence of conflict, and a state of harmonious affairs. From a liberalist perspective, the ultimate goal of states and organizations. From a realist perspective, a nice aspiration, but unlikely to function well in global political affairs.
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conflict
The manifestation of actual or perceived opposition between two or more parties. Could be physical or more tension-based. Common sources are positions, interests, values, ideologies etc.
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violence
Physical or psychological force purposely afflicted upon an individual, group, or being. Could be a physical action taken to hurt another, or restrict their full potential. or could be sustained ignorance of problems.
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