September 1, 2008

Advocating Peace Where Non-Violence Is Not a Community Value

Key Points

Identifies challenges in promoting non-violence in a community that does not always value it, prompting deeper reflection.
The core belief in the mutual dependence of non-violent means and ends sparks ongoing conflict in local advocacy efforts.
Engagement in peace advocacy since the Iraq invasion reveals a need for strategies within conflicted settings.
This narrative underscores the complexity of advocating for peace within communities where violence may be more accepted.

Abstract

Since the U.S. invaded Iraq, I see my life as usual-wanting to be on the "frontlines of non-violence," but not always knowing how to get there or what to do. In this narrative, I re-draw my local peace advocacy since 2003 to figure out the frontlines and my endeavors. Though refreshed by my core belief in the mutual dependence of non-violent means and ends, I also have identified close conflict with this idea. Especially where my county, campus, and classroom communities intersect, I live and work where non-violence is not everywhere a community value.

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Cite This Study

Mike Baker (Mon,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af65a1ad7bf08b1eae5c46 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.59236/rjv8i1pp133-161

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