Author(s):
Sandeep Dhikale, Suvarna Vadje
Email(s):
sandeep.dhikale@mitwpu.edu.in , vadjesuvarna20@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2321-5828.2024.00037 
Address:
Sandeep Dhikale1, Suvarna Vadje2
1Dept. of Peace Studies, School of Business, Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune, (Maharashtra) India.
2Dept.of Sanskrit and Prakrit (CASS), Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, (Maharashtra) India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 15,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2024
ABSTRACT:
This research paper explores the intersection of cultural violence in peace studies and social practices in India, aiming to provide a comparative analysis of these concepts. Drawing on Johan Galtung's framework, cultural violence is examined as comprising values, beliefs, symbols, language, and traditions that perpetuate or justify violence. In the context of India, various social practices, including caste discrimination, gender inequality, religious intolerance, and communal violence, serve as manifestations of cultural violence. Through a theoretical framework grounded in peace studies, this paper analyses the role of cultural violence in hindering peacebuilding efforts and perpetuating conflict. Additionally, it investigates the cultural, historical, and structural factors contributing to the perpetuation of harmful social practices in India. By comparing and contrasting cultural violence with Indian social practices, this paper highlights the interconnectedness between the two and explores strategies for addressing these issues in peacebuilding and social change initiatives. Through case studies and examples, the paper illustrates how cultural violence operates within specific social contexts in India and identifies successful interventions aimed at transforming these practices. Ultimately, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities of cultural violence and social practices in India and offers insights for promoting peace and social justice in the region.
Cite this article:
Sandeep Dhikale, Suvarna Vadje. Comparative study of the concept of Cultural violence in Peace Studies and Social practices in India. Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2024;15(3):249-4. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2024.00037
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Sandeep Dhikale, Suvarna Vadje. Comparative study of the concept of Cultural violence in Peace Studies and Social practices in India. Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2024;15(3):249-4. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2024.00037 Available on: https://rjhssonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-15-3-12
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