![]() ![]() Galtung first introduced the conflict theory triangle in his article Violence, Peace, and Peace Research. This triangle applies to both symmetric conflicts (where the parties are somewhat equals) and asymmetric conflicts (where there are clearly the “topdogs” and “underdogs”). The attitudes and contradictions among the sides of a conflict exist on the latent level and are not immediately visible to the eye, while behaviors are more visible evidence of the conflict. This triangle illustrates a conflict theory where when conflicting contradictions, behaviors, and attitudes exist, there lies conflict. Positive peace, in contrast, explains that although technically a people may not be at war, there is something to fight for.įinally, the third thing I remember is learning about Galtung’s ABC triangle. In my head, I had never associated peace with negativity, so the idea of negative peace sounded like an oxymoron. However, these two terms were the beginning of my Peace Studies journey and put into words my desire to have circumstances change from what people deem “good enough” to truly better. Negative peace is lacking in that the absence of violence or the fear of violence does not exactly guarantee gender equality, race equality, access to opportunity, or even basic human rights and liberties. ![]() ![]() The second thing I remember is learning the difference between positive and negative peace, according to Galtung. ![]() He does, indeed, look fatherly and peaceful. My professor expressed to the class just how important he is in the field of Peace Studies and Peace Research. The first thing I remember about day one of my Introduction to Peace Studies course is getting acquainted with Johan Galtung, the “father of Peace Studies” himself. ![]()
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