Abstract Gandhi & Conflict Resolution in the New Millennium – Social‚ Political & Economic Perspectives Dr.MUMTAZ BEGUM‚ Associate Professor‚ School of Education‚ Pondicherry University In his writings‚ Gandhi recognizes that “wherever there is a clash of ‘ephemeral’ interests‚ men tend to resort to violence”. He writes that it is because men see themselves separately with exclusive individual concerns and strive for personal benefits at any cost and as such they often resort to violence
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In each selection Henry David Thoreau‚ Mohandas K. Gandhi‚ and Nelson Mandela reflect the spirit of optimism and individualism which led each of these men to contribute towards social reforms within their countries. In Thoreau’s “Civil Disobedience”‚ he begins to speak of the Mexican-American war and how he feels paying taxes that support the war is unjust‚ therefore‚ he protests the payment and is placed in jail. Author Thoreau discusses that taking action to bring about social change is seen through
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force as a last resort. Gandhi believed in the nonviolent approach he refused to submit. He led peaceful protests and civil disobedience movements to achieve independence for India from British rule. His philosophy of ahimsa‚ or nonviolence‚ inspired many other civil rights leaders around the world. He upheld the truth and didn’t back down when faced with violence. I would guess that King probably looked up to Gandhi and took inspiration from Gandhi’s teachings. Gandhi fought for civil rights for
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mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability (Merriam-Webster). There are two types of heroes‚ epic heroes and modern heroes. Odysseus‚ one of the most famous epic heroes ever‚ will be compared to Mahatma Gandhi‚ a modern day hero‚ to see if there really is a large gap separating the two types. However‚ one thing is certain‚ modern heroes can be identical to epic heroes if they are larger than life‚ embody the ideals of their culture‚ embark on a perilous
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cause is a hero. While numerous people can be considered a hero‚ it primarily takes perseverance‚ determination‚ courage and motivation. This is illustrated by the revolutionary acts of Mahatma Gandhi and Stephen Hawking‚ as well as the life-changing deeds of everyday heroes like Lisa Chesser. Mahatma Gandhi was a leader of India’s independence movements; he persevered to advocate for Indians rights at home
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If I could talk to anyone in the world dead or alive‚ I would talk to Mohandas Gandhi. The British had control of India and Gandhi had devoted the rest of his life to change this. He organized a campaign for passive resistance due to the British’s unjust acts against them. He did not believe in violence‚ but he did believe in civil disobedience. He believed in standing up for what you believe in. Gandhi participated in a salt march‚ boycotts‚ home spinning his own clothing and he even partook in
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most shocking and gruesome murder of any time‚ an assassination to put it precisely‚ that of then Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi‚ by her own security guards who were supposed to protect her at the cost of their lives. KEHAR SINGH‚ BALBIR SINGH and SATWANT SINGH were the appellants who were charged for entering into conspiracy and committing murder of SMT. INDIRA GANDHI under section 302(murder)‚ 120B(criminal conspiracy)‚ 34(Act dome by several persons in furtherance of common intention)‚ 107(abetment)
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common‚ they have both fought for human rights. Both of these people have made a huge impact in what they had believed in. Gandhi fought to relive his country of Great Britain. Cesar Chavez has fought for farmers right using non-violent approaches. They both fought for human rights but one of these men have fought better and made more of an impact on the world is Mahatma Gandhi. He has freed the whole country of India Cesar chavez was an immigrant farmer in the mid 19th century. He was born
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civil rights movement‚ Martin Luther King believes in a peaceful protest could change the mentality of our time. This particular belief was inspired by the teaching of the Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi who used nonviolent techniques in the struggle to secure India’s freedom from the Great Britain. Both Gandhi and MLK insisted of a fundamental internal conversion from violence to nonviolence as the basis of our work for justice‚ human rights and peace.
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Argumentative An eye for an eye and soon the world will be blind (Gandhi) These famous words as said by Gandhi reflect my view on war in general. I do believe in justice‚ which means that if you do injustice to someone else you should be liable for it and be punished accordingly. This does not mean thou that a person should be punished in exactly the same way you were hurt in. It is only human to have the urge to do that. What Gandhi means‚ is that if you go by the saying " tit for tat " nobody will
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