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Response to A Force More Powerful reading - chapter 11

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  This chapter brings to attention the conscious practice of nonviolent resistance, highlighting a significant change from an armed confrontation. To express their anger at the Israeli occupation forces and to petition for their rights, Palestinians including women and youth organized boycotts, strikes and civil disobedience. Organized grassroots movements can be very effective when challenging those in power. Despite the huge imbalance of power, Palestinians resisted through public defiance and non-cooperation. The uprising showed how ordinary people can be moved and circled in nonviolent struggles, gain global support, and use political and moral pressure. Moreover, the Intifada exposed some of the weaknesses of resistance through peaceful means in such environments. Its non-violent character was dominant but there were however some actions that could not be altogether positive and made it rather difficult to uphold discipline and unity within the cause. Materializing the resista...
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Reflective Response

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To what extent have I been given the opportunity, encouraged or compelled to think about issues like peace and the philosophical approach of peace education? How has my teaching and learning been shaped or influenced by those experiences? The ideas of peace and peace education have had a significant impact on my educational career. I am from Lebanon, a nation rich in cultural richness but tainted by past hostilities. This reflection examines how much support, pressure, or opportunity I have had to deal with these difficulties, and how my experiences have influenced my teaching and learning. I was often exposed to discussions about conflict resolution, tolerance, and coexistence. These discussions were not merely academic; they were rooted in the lived experiences of my community.  Schools often incorporated lessons on conflict resolution, empathy, and the significance of dialogue. This exposure encouraged me to think critically about the nature of peace and the philosophical underp...
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