Violence

Question 1

Direct Violence

Answer 1

narrow interpretation, physical violence (war, domestic violence, coercion), most visible form of violence

Question 2

Galtung’s Theory

Answer 2

in favor of broadening the definition of violence
direction violence exists, but more may be suffering from social injustice
perhaps structures that cause suffering should be considered violence (cultural violence)

Question 3

Structural Violence

Answer 3

any type of inequality embedded into a societ that prevents people from meeting basic needs
discrimination and unequal global distribution of power, resources, and food = violence

Question 4

Cultural Violence

Answer 4

society legitimizes direct or structural violence