FIRST WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Defining and Explaining Violence
\nWhat to do: Review the instructions for the first writing assignment.
\nObjectives
\n\uf0a7\tDevelop and exhibit understanding of authors’ arguments by explaining them
\n\uf0a7\tMake an original argument or evaluative claim about peace by criticizing, defending, applying, or extending the authors’ arguments
\nDirections
\nWrite about 550 words responding to any text or pair of texts from the first unit on \u201cDefining and Explaining Violence.\u201d If you are having trouble thinking about what to respond to, some questions for you to consider as you craft your response are below. Note that you are not required to answer these questions and you should definitely not try to answer more than one of them.
\n1.\tLo\u00efc Wacquant identifies three “defects” with Paul Farmer’s use of the concept of structural violence. Pick one “defect” and explain it. Then evaluate whether or not Wacquant’s criticism succeeds. Has he identified a real flaw in the concept? And if so, is the concept still useful anyway? Paul Farmer’s use of the idea of “structural violence” has three “flaws,” according to Loc Wacquant. Choose one “flaw” and describe it. Then decide if Wacquant’s criticism is valid or not. Has he really found something wrong with the idea? And if that’s the case, is the idea still useful?
\nKenneth Boulding thinks that the international system can change if we change how we think about it. Why does he think that more accurate information will lead to better results? Do you share his sense of hope?
\n2.\tKenneth Boulding believes that changing our understanding of the international system can change the system itself. What supports his view that better information will lead to better outcomes? Do you share his optimism?
\n3.\tAre there ways we still see the ideas in Theodore Roosevelt\u2019s 1899 speech \u201cThe Strenuous Life\u201d resonate in public life today? Do you think that this is good or bad?
\n4.\tWilliam James discusses the fear that a world at peace will make people less interesting than they are now. Do you think this is a reasonable worry? Do you think that James\u2019s plan for national service would be enough to prevent this from happening?
\n5.\tIn Thucydides\u2019s history of the Peloponnesian War, the people of Melos appeal to the Athenian generals by saying, \u201cyou should not destroy what is our common protection, namely, the privilege of being allowed in danger to invoke what is fair and right.\u201d Melos is ultimately destroyed, which the Athenians seem to regard as the definitive response to Melians\u2019 claim. What do you think is the best reason for taking seriously Melos\u2019s argument that justice can and should play a role in resolving international conflicts?
\n6.\tJ. Ann Tickner\u2019s article begins with an epigraph saying \u201cIf we do not redefine manhood, war is inevitable.\u201d Identify a conflict \u2013 in history, contemporary politics, or your own life \u2013 that was shaped by gender. Would adopting a different view of gender have helped to resolve or avoid the conflict? What can we learn from this incident about the role of identity in causing conflict?
\nWhat to Include
\n\uf0a7\tPlease include a word count near the top of your paper. Papers longer than 750 words will not be accepted. Cite the assigned course readings and other relevant extra text JOURNALS (Two). Your work must comply with (MLA) citation style. You indicate the name of the author and the EXACT page number that you draw analysis.
\nAcademic Integrity
\n\uf0a7\tGetting help on the assignment is permitted.
\n\uf0a7\tCollaborating, or completing the assignment with others, is not permitted.
\n\uf0a7\tCopying or reusing previous work is not permitted.
\n\uf0a7\tOpen-book research for the assignment is permitted and encouraged.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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