Author: iamdefinitory

Structural Causes of Conflict: Anthropological analysis of deep-rooted economic, political, and social inequalities that contribute to war and violence.

Indigenous Conflict Resolution: Traditional and customary dispute resolution methods used by Indigenous and local communities, often emphasizing collective decision-making and reconciliation.

Mediation and Negotiation: The role of cultural knowledge in facilitating discussions between conflicting parties to reach agreements.

Ethnographic Conflict Analysis: The anthropological study of conflict by immersing in communities to understand root causes, narratives, and social dynamics.

Restorative Justice: A conflict resolution approach focused on healing, dialogue, and repairing relationships rather than punishment.

Truth and Reconciliation Commissions (TRCs): Public forums where victims and perpetrators of violence recount their experiences to foster healing and national reconciliation (e.g., South Africa after apartheid).

Anthropology of Peace: The study of how cultures understand and practice peace, reconciliation, and conflict prevention.

Transitional Justice: The legal and social mechanisms used to address human rights abuses after conflict, including truth commissions, war crime tribunals, and reparations.

Conflict Resolution: The process of addressing and resolving disputes between individuals, groups, or nations through negotiation, mediation, and peacebuilding.