A Separate Peace

The war in Kosovo may have ended, but its legacy of bitterness, mistrust and ethnic rivalry lingers on

Disability Theory in A Separate Peace

In the article “Refusing the Queer Potential,” Eric L. Tribunella argues that “the rhetoric of ethics, values, and patriotism” in John Knowles’s A Separate Peace “‘appropriates’ gender and sexuality in adolescent males and promotes their normative maturation” (Tribunella 125). Normative in this circumstance is distinguished as straight, white, masculine males. Tribunella argues that Finny must die in order for Gene to abandon his queer tendencies and accept the heteronormative standards of society to mature into manhood. I intend to push this argument even further by claiming that society not only preserves the heteronormative future, but also the able-bodied future. First, I will argue that the vision of society as able-bodied explains why Gene “becomes” Finny gradually throughout the novel. To conclude I will contend that only “super-crips” are welcomed into our society. This will further explain why when Gene fully “absorbs” Finny, as theorist James Holt McGavran states, that Finny dies (McGavran 68). His image as a cripple no longer fits into the heteronormative, abled-bodied future. I will also interrogate the progression of Finny and Gene from counterparts to a type of parasitic relationship. In the beginning of the novel, Finny and Gene are seen as counterparts to other another. However, after Finny is crippled his body can no longer act as the counterpart to Gene’s body. I’m interested in how this change affects the reading of the novel and how this shift in rapport alters the future for Gene. Works Cited Knowles, John. A Separate Peace. New York: Scribner, 1987. Print. McGavran, James Holt. “Fear’s Echo and Unhinged Joy: Crossing Homosocial Boundaries in A Separate Peace. Children’s Literature. 30 (2002): 67-80. Project MUSE. Web. 24 February 2017. Tribunella, Eric L. “Refusing the Queer Potential: John Knowles’s A Separate Peace.” Children’s Literature. 30 (2002): 81-95. Project MUSE. Web. 24 February 2017

Good Fences: The Importance of Setting Boundaries for Peaceful Coexistence

We consider the conditions of peace and violence among ethnic groups, testing a theory designed to predict the locations of violence and interventions that can promote peace. Characterizing the model's success in predicting peace requires examples where peace prevails despite diversity. Switzerland is recognized as a country of peace, stability and prosperity. This is surprising because of its linguistic and religious diversity that in other parts of the world lead to conflict and violence. Here we analyze how peaceful stability is maintained. Our analysis shows that peace does not depend on integrated coexistence, but rather on well defined topographical and political boundaries separating groups. Mountains and lakes are an important part of the boundaries between sharply defined linguistic areas. Political canton and circle (sub-canton) boundaries often separate religious groups. Where such boundaries do not appear to be sufficient, we find that specific aspects of the population distribution either guarantee sufficient separation or sufficient mixing to inhibit intergroup violence according to the quantitative theory of conflict. In exactly one region, a porous mountain range does not adequately separate linguistic groups and violent conflict has led to the recent creation of the canton of Jura. Our analysis supports the hypothesis that violence between groups can be inhibited by physical and political boundaries. A similar analysis of the area of the former Yugoslavia shows that during widespread ethnic violence existing political boundaries did not coincide with the boundaries of distinct groups, but peace prevailed in specific areas where they did coincide. The success of peace in Switzerland may serve as a model to resolve conflict in other ethnically diverse countries and regions of the world.Comment: paper pages 1-14, 4 figures; appendices pages 15-43, 20 figure

The Tree of Panic in A Separate Peace

With the growth in popularity of young adult (YA) literature over the past few decades, novels such as John Knowles’s 1959 classic A Separate Peace deserve to be analyzed for typical YA themes, such as sexuality, identity, dysfunctional family units, and coming of age motifs. This paper evaluates A Separate Peace from a queer theory perspective while analyzing symbolic elements and themes. By examining these YA themes, teachers can offer fresh perspectives while teaching classic novels that have withstood the test of time

Perceptions of Peace and Reconciliation: Case of Lokokwo Peyot Women’s Group in Paidwe Parish, Bobi Sub-County

This research project explores perceptions of peace and reconciliation among female members of the Lokokwo Peyot Women’s Group in Paidwe Parish, Bobi Sub-County, Gulu District. It aims to understand how women define the concepts of peace and reconciliation and how women currently perceive peace and reconciliation within their community. It also attempts to further understand these perceptions through examining the women’s past experiences and current challenges. The project displays the impact of women’s involvement in peacebuilding and conflict mediation in a region that is desperately trying to recover from decades of destruction and violence. Research was carried out at two separate but related locations in Gulu District: the home of the Lokokwo Peyot group’s Chairperson in Paidwe Parish within Bobi Sub-County, and the main office of Gulu Women’s Economic Development and Globalization (GWED-G) in Gulu Municipality. Eleven individual interviews and two group discussions form the foundation of this project. The focus on the Lokokwo Peyot Women’s Group was made possible through the assistance and cooperation of GWED-G staff members, and the interested group members who so generously donated their time and experiences. This study discovered that women in the Lokokwo Peyot group have witnessed significant changes personally and locally since the group’s founding in 2009, and they feel that an environment of relative peace has developed in the community. Although traditionally women do not speak publicly or actively participate in community meetings, the women’s involvement in the group challenges such cultural norms and allows them to feel empowered and respected. By promoting a peaceful environment from within their individual homes and villages, group members have succeeded in decreasing the level of conflict and violence present

Freedom of the Land and Freedom of the Seas

During the present war at least three separate demands have been made in a public and formal way that peace must bring with it freedom of the seas

Husay, Sandugo, and Kapatiran: Peace Process and Education for Development

The current paper is fused from two papers delivered in separate events: “A Mindanao Historian’s Views On the Basic Issues of the GRP-MILF Peace Process,” delivered during the Peace Process Exchange Workshop hosted by the Hiroshima University Partnership for Peacebuilding and Capacity Development (HiPeC) from 30 July to 5 August 2012, and “Peace Process and Peace Education for Development,” delivered during the Teaching Enriched History and Bridging Cultures: In Search of Peace in Mindanao, Philippines” hosted by the Mindanao State University–Marawi at Crystal Inn, Iligan City, last 21 June 2013. In this invited paper, I draw on my many years of experience as an academic, peace advocate, and member of the government peace panel in talks with the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) from 1993 to 1996 and with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) from 2004 to 2008. I have also added a few reflections given the recent developments in the Bangsamoro Basic Law and the Mamasapano incident. Keywords: Bangsamoro; Lumad; Mindanao; peace education; peace process; Philippine histor

Constitutional Provisions for Peace Building: A Qualitative Inquiry of the 1978 Constitution of Sri Lanka

The term ‘peace’ encompasses various meanings, from denoting ‘the absence of war’ to representing ‘the establishment of equity’. Societies pursue peace through actionoriented endeavors, institutional mechanisms, and constitutional reforms. Among these, constitutional provisions are crucial in establishing a stable foundation for peace. Consequently, authorities conscientiously incorporate peace- related clauses when formulating or amending constitutions, a widespread global practice in postconflict contexts. In contrast, despite being a nation marked by conflicts, Sri Lanka has faced criticisms for perceived neglect of 'constitutional peace provisions' even after the civil war. Hence, this paper focused on exploring the coverage of the concept of ‘peace’, including its comprehensive categories (negative peace, positive peace, and structural peace) within the articles of the 1978 Constitution of Sri Lanka. Commencing with an exploration of critiques surrounding Sri Lanka's post-civil war peace building efforts, the paper proceeds to explain the concept of ‘peace’, focusing on its broad categories. Finally, each facet of peace is examined through the lens of available constitutional provisions. This paper relies predominantly on secondary data and adopts a document review method. The study concludes that the Constitution of Sri Lanka encompasses numerous clauses targeting ‘positive’ and ‘structural’ peace building while remaining silent on ‘negative peace’. Consequently, critics who appear uninformed about the broader aspects of the peace concept may be unjust in their assessments of the overall constitutional peace provisions in Sri Lanka. However, the effectivenessof implementing these provisions warrants a separate and detailed analysis. Keywords: Negative Peace, Positive Peace, Structural Peace, Constitutional Provision