Peace, But What Kind?: Introduction to Good Tune Theory (GTT)
Institutional Affiliation
University of Manitoba & Kansas State University
Start Date
17-1-2025 9:30 AM
End Date
17-1-2025 11:00 AM
Proposal Type
Presentation
Proposal Format
On-campus
Proposal Description
Galtung (1996) noted that negative peace is the absence of direct and visible violence, including wars, while positive peace is social justice, implying the replacement of unjust policies with just policies. The implication of Galtung’s framework in post-peace accord societies that have ended direct violence would be that these societies are stuck in a state of negative peace so working toward social justice or creating just policies is crucial. However, both dichotomous concepts in Galtung’s framework do not seem to be sufficient to understand where violence is prevalent in divided societies, especially in the context of queer people.
This presentation introduces the Good Tune Theory (GTT), which emerged from the qualitative data generated with 43 respondents in BiH. GTT argues that ending cultural and structural violence or working toward social justice means that negative or positive peace are natural occurrence of peace agreements. Yet, the main question is whether what is promised in an agreement is to be institutionalized and maintained in post-accord societies. Furthermore, this presentation highlights the critical aspect of GTT from the perspectives of queer individuals.
Peace, But What Kind?: Introduction to Good Tune Theory (GTT)
Galtung (1996) noted that negative peace is the absence of direct and visible violence, including wars, while positive peace is social justice, implying the replacement of unjust policies with just policies. The implication of Galtung’s framework in post-peace accord societies that have ended direct violence would be that these societies are stuck in a state of negative peace so working toward social justice or creating just policies is crucial. However, both dichotomous concepts in Galtung’s framework do not seem to be sufficient to understand where violence is prevalent in divided societies, especially in the context of queer people.
This presentation introduces the Good Tune Theory (GTT), which emerged from the qualitative data generated with 43 respondents in BiH. GTT argues that ending cultural and structural violence or working toward social justice means that negative or positive peace are natural occurrence of peace agreements. Yet, the main question is whether what is promised in an agreement is to be institutionalized and maintained in post-accord societies. Furthermore, this presentation highlights the critical aspect of GTT from the perspectives of queer individuals.