The aim of this course is to facilitate students to participate creatively in all aspects of peace studies, peace-building in conflict and post-conflict societies. Understanding Gandhian approach to peace from the interdisciplinary perspective and comprehend Gandhi’s views and perceptions on economic, social, political, environmental, and development, related issues. To provide opportunities to the learners for higher studies in the area of theoretical and applied Gandhian Studies, Peace, Conflict Management, and Social Regeneration.
Overview
Syllabus
BLOCK-I - INTRODUCTION TO NON-VIOLENT MOVEMENTS
Unit-1 - Post-Gandhian Scenario
Unit-2 - Leadership and Organisational Patterns
Unit-3 - Dynamics, Strategies and Outcomes
Unit-4 - Social and Ecological Issues
BLOCK-II - RE-ARTICULATION OF SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
Unit-5 - Bhoodan Movement
Unit-6 - Total Revolution
Unit-7 - Prohibition Movements
Unit-8 - Farmers’ Movements
BLOCK-III - ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENTS
Unit-9 - Chipko Movement
Unit-10 - Narmada Bachao Andolan/Tehri Dam
Unit-11 - Silent Valley
Unit-12 - Water Conservation Movement 30
BLOCK-IV - GLOBAL NON-VIOLENT MOVEMENTS
Unit-13 - Civil Rights Movements in the United States
Unit-14 - Green Peace Movements in Europe
Unit-15 - Anti-Apartheid Movement in South Africa
Unit-16 - Solidarity Movement in Poland
Taught by
Prof. Debal K SinghaRoy
