Understanding And Working With Conflict

The absence of war and violence

When there is the chance for everyone to fulfill his/her own human potential

The situation between states and people based in nonviolent relations

Conflict may be defined as a situation of competition in which the parties are aware of the incompatibility of potential future positions, and in which each party wishes to occupy a position that is incompatible with the wishes of the other

Conflict exists in a relationship when two or more parties believe their aspirations cannot be achieved simultaneously, or perceive a divergence in their values, needs or interests and purposefully employ their power in an effort to eliminate, neutralize, or change each other to protect or further their interests in the interaction

Conflicts exist at all levels, within and between individuals, communities, countries and cultures. Conflicts are natural. They are experienced by people of every background, culture, class, nationality, age, and gender every single day.

Conflict is a dynamic process in which structure, attitudes and behaviours are constantly changing and influencing one another. Conflicts emerge under a great array of different circumstances.

True

False

True

False

Strong violence, Middle violence and Soft violence.

Physical violence, Verbal violence and Abstract violence.

Direct violence, Structural violence and Cultural violence.

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Structural Violence

Cultural Violence

Daily Violence

It helps students to acquire a critical awareness of nonviolent conflict resolution

It focus on academic aspects of Peace and give a bigger understanding of the main theoretical concepts.

It has been implemented as a transversal educational element in most of the official education programmes of the UN countries.

Yes, a lot.

Of course.

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Give up

Avoid

Compete

Compromise

Cooperate

Avoidance

Competition

Giving up

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False

True

False

True

False

True

False

Assertively but diplomatically state your perspective

Brainstorm possible solutions to the problem

Slap some sense into them

Listen to their perspective

When you are brainstorming

When you are problem-solving

When you are listening

When you are stating your point

How?

What?

Why?

When?

The conflict has been solved and all parties have agreed on a solution

The conflict remains beneath the surface involving hidden agendas and power interests

The conflict could restart at any time

Option 4

Is part of the conflict

Does not have the power to impose a solution on the conflict parties

Is supposed to engage in analytical rather than bargaining dialogue

Is a third party in the conflict