Definition and Core Concepts of Positive Peace
Positive peace is a set of phenomena and events that do not involve violence and do not pose direct or indirect threats to society. Understanding positive peace requires accepting the need to consider human rights, which should be documented not only consultatively but also publicly (Barash, 2018, p. 183). The enshrinement of human rights leads to the observance of rules of non-discrimination and any form of violence against any social group.
It cannot be fully asserted that together with the constitutional enshrinement of rights, society will immediately be able to change the patterns of behavior related to violence against any other group. However, through the development of international law, the sharing of experiences, and the appreciation of cultures from different sides, society will gradually become positive and stop violence (Barash, 2018, p. 105). Positive peace is the goal of any society that strives to accept every person and raise the role of human beings in society.
The Importance of Positive Peace in Conflict Prevention
Positive peace is the guarantee that society will realize its benevolent and respectful vision and carry it through, thanks to globalism. Globalism solves the problem of loneliness and increases communication, taking a positive attitude to a new level (Barash, 2018, p. 178). The realization of positive peace is a way to achieve equal treatment for everyone, and every man and woman will not suffer discrimination (Barash, 2018, p. 173).
War will not occur in a society where positive thinking promotes the rejection of discrimination and hatred based on the characteristics of gender, age, orientation, or other personality and cultural traits. War can only be avoided if humane attitudes are realized in peace, and there is no need to engage in violent war. Positive peace becomes a source of equality and joy that deprives society of the urge to discriminate and encourages it to develop without violence.
Reference
Barash, D. P. (Ed.) (2018). Approaches to peace: A reader in peace studies. Oxford University Press.
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