Learning peace through praxis:  An inquiry into social movement learning among Isaeli and Palestinian agents of peacebuilding social change.
Published: 2006
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780494210826
Subjects: Social movements -- Israel.; Social movements -- Occupied Palestinian Territories.; Arab-Israeli conflict -- Occupied territories.; Peace-building -- Occupied Palestinian Territories.; Peace-building -- Israel.; Conflict management.; Peace -- Istael -- Study and teaching.; Peace -- Occupied Palestinian Territories -- Study and teaching.
Description: This thesis is concerned with ways agents of peacebuilding social change emerge in intractable conflict situations, and more specifically, within the context of Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT). I investigated the different experiences and educational opportunities that might catalyze individuals to challenge the conflict status quo and evolve transformative practices for the purpose of social change. Through analysis of 13 life history interviews and participant-observation in four peacebuilding organizations, I concluded that multiple and dynamic learning experiences intersect to motivate activists to engage in peacebuiliding. For many, it is important to have access to settings in which to discuss, reflect and act on these experiences, as well as process their impact on one's identity. Through social movement participation, I articulate the significance of nonformal and informal peacebuilding education initiatives in providing such opportunities in the lives of Israeli and Palestinian agents of peacebuilding social change.
Notes: Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-03, page: 1162.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Toronto, 2006.

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