Promoting Peaceful Living In The Society JSS3 Social Studies Lesson Note

Meaning of peace

Peace is a situation in which there is harmony, understanding, and good interaction between individuals, communities, and nations.  It is a period of non-existence of chaos, violence, and misunderstanding in a society.

Types of Peace

1.       Positive Peace:  this is a type of peace in which people naturally or normally live together in harmony and have a cordial relationship
2.           Negative or Uneasy Peace:  this kind of peace is forced on people.  It is a kind of peace in which people are forced through the police or military actions to stay together peacefully.  For instance, the use of peace-keeping forces in war-ravaged areas like Cote de Voire, Sudan, Iraq, Liberia

IMPORTANCE OF PEACE

The importance of peace includes:

1. Unity
2.  Progress
3.  Co-operation
4.  Tolerance
5.  Economic development
6.  Political stability
7. Removes fear of insecurity
8. Makes government programs and policies work

Ways of promoting peace

Peace can be promoted in the society through:

1. Tolerance
2. Fairness and justice
3. Protection of human rights
4. Communication
5. Peace should be encouraged
6. Proper utilization of resources