1. How does conflict manifest itself?

Activity 1 - How can conflict manifest?

Activity Tasks

Read - Read pages 177-178 of Kirsch, M. (2017). Oxford IB Diploma Programme: Global Politics Course Companion. Make a simple table showing the progression in how prejudiced behaviour can manifest itself.
Identify - For each manifestation of prejudice behaviour in your table, think of a real-life example from your local context that illustrates each one. In your experience, what accounts for the progression in conflict?
Reflect - Watch this YouTube video on the Milgram Experiment. What do you think makes people provide lethal shocks to another human being?

Activity Tasks

Read - Examine pages 178-180 of Kirsch, M. (2017). Oxford IB Diploma Programme: Global Politics Course Companion. How do these three types of violent conflict differ? Which is seen as more legitimate?
Research - Complete this worksheet by researching examples of the different types of violent and non-violent conflict that exist. For each type of conflict, identify a real-world example, along with the conflict parties and underlying causes of the conflict.
Discuss - Which are the most common types of conflict at these levels of analysis, do they share similar causes and contradictions?
1. Locally?
2. Nationally?
3. Regionally?
4. Globally?

Activity Tasks

Read - Now read pages 181-182 of Kirsch, M. (2017). Global Politics Course Companion. Do you agree with the misconceptions about nonviolent conflict?
Identify - Using pages 181-182, make a list of the reasons why nonviolent protest methods and campaigns are considered more effective than violent protests.
Research - Research the ‘pillars of support’ of the Assad regime in Syria. How do they support the regime and how could those pillars be removed by non-violent protest groups?