The power of non-violence: Silmiya & the Sudanese Revolution

Autor:	Awad, Reem
Rok vydání:	2022
Předmět:	Sociology and Political Science HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform Political Science and International Relations DT Africa JQ Political institutions Asia
Zdroj:	Conflict, Security & Development. 22:1-21
ISSN:	1478-1174 1467-8802
DOI:	10.1080/14678802.2022.2034368
Popis:	This research explores the 2018 revolution in Sudan to assess the extent to which the adoption of non-violence led to a more successful revolution and set Sudan on a path of democratic governance. It investigates the revolution’s main slogan, Silmiya, coming from the Arabic word Salam meaning ‘peace’. Thus, the nature and function of non-violence as well as what motivates people to resort to non-violence will be considered. The research acts as a point of departure from Fanon’s theory of violence arguing that violence is revolutionary and liberating. Ultimately, the research challenges normative frameworks on the necessity of violence for social movements to succeed as Fanon theorises, sheds light on the power of non-violence, and highlights the importance of re-examining characteristics historically associated with non-violence, such as passivity or weakness.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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