Structural Violence Flashcards
1
Q
Who proposed the theory of structural violence?
A
Johan Gattung
2
Q
What is structural violence caused by?
A
The nature of social institutions and policies
3
Q
What are some examples of structural violence?
A
Discrimination, lack of job opportunities, arbitrary increase in school fees, etc.
4
Q
What is positive peace?
A
The absence of all kinds of violence and the presence of social justice.
5
Q
What is negative peace?
A
The absence of direct violence but continued presence of structural violence.
6
Q
What are the components of the triangle of violence?
A
Structural violence, cultural violence, and physical violence
7
Q
What type of violence does structural violence not include?
A
Physical/direct violence
