Johan Galtung on the Great Chain of Nonviolence
“(The) key idea behind this theory is that liberation is not necessarily only the responsibility of the oppressed. Intermediate groups, especially those that have an identification with both the oppressor and the oppressed, can play a key role. Intermediate groups are links in the chain of nonviolence. If the oppressed cannot through their own actions persuade the oppressors to change their views and actions, they may nevertheless be able to create sympathy among third parties who themselves have more influence with the oppressors. Sometimes the chain will be a long one, with several intermediaries along the way between the oppressed and oppressor” (Galtung, cited in Martin and Varney 2003: 138).
November 15th, 2005 at 2:56 am
Mba Diah, still remember me? teman si Daisy from malaysia yg pernah datang ke PSKP end of 2003. we met just once or twice i think, coz u were abroad earlier. Anyways, am wondering where i can get this film? sounds interesting… and your blog is also very full of info… at times i just browse tapi gak ada kesempatan to read.. but surely when i start my studies this will be one of my reference!!!! teruskan!!!! after Bradford masih mahu kembali ke PSKP kah?
November 15th, 2005 at 2:58 am
Oh ya, maksudku adalah film Turtle Can Fly, ya… thanks…
November 15th, 2005 at 2:59 am
By the way, what course were u taking at Bradford? Im applying for Peace Studies..