Peace and Violence

Question 1

What is Direct or Visible Violence?

Answer 1

• Physical
• Killing
• Intimidation
• Verbal
• Psychological

Question 2

What is Structural Violence?

Answer 2

• Discrimination in Society
• Denial of economic, political, social equality
• Denial of sense of autonomy and freedom

Question 3

How is Structural Violence maintained?

Answer 3

Reinforced by:
- Social Institutions (political/government)
- Media
- Education
- Law Enforcement

Question 4

What is Cultural Violence?

Answer 4

• Different group’s portrayal in sport media
• Linked to maintaining structural violence

Question 5

How is Cultural Violence Reinforced?

Answer 5

• Everyday message and language we live with
• Sports Media

Question 6

What are examples of Cultural Violence in Media?

Answer 6

African Americans:
- Portrayed in media as athletes, comedians, and criminals
- Underrepresented in other forms
Females
- Athletic Achievements underplayed
- depicted in non-athletic poses

Question 7

What is common about direct, structural, and cultural violence?

Answer 7

• all three enforce by people
• can be changed by people

Question 8

What is Negative Peace?

Answer 8

• Absence of Direct Violence
• Brought about through negotiation or mediation
• Maintained by relationships between groups or military presence

Question 9

What is Positive Peace?

Answer 9

• Removal of Structural Violence
• More than not war
• Equality, or equity in society