Social Cartography as a Tool for Conflict Analysis and Resolution: The Experience of the Afro-Colombian Communities of Robles

Author(s)

Elena P. Bastidas, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Carlos A. Gonzales, The Foundation for the Conservation and Protection of Natural Resources of South of Valle del Cauca Department

ORCID ID

0000-0001-9314-748X

Publication Title

Peace and Conflict Studies

ISSN

2346-7258

Publication Date

1-1-2009

Abstract

The field of conflict resolution is in constant evolution. Every day, theories are defined and redefined, and new contributions are made to the field. This continuous process challenges scholars, researchers, and practitioners to develop new conceptual and methodological frameworks for the analysis of conflict. This article highlights the potential of social cartography (participatory mapping) as a tool for the transformation of environmental and social conflicts at the household, community, national, and international levels. The advantages of social cartography as an appraisal, planning, and analytical tool for conflict transformation are illustrated here with a case study of the Afro-Colombian community of Robles.

Volume

15

Issue

2

First Page

1

Last Page

14

NSUWorks Citation

Bastidas, E. P., & Gonzales, C. A. (2009). Social Cartography as a Tool for Conflict Analysis and Resolution: The Experience of the Afro-Colombian Communities of Robles. Peace and Conflict Studies, 15 (2), 1-14. Retrieved from https://nsuworks.nova.edu/shss_facarticles/353