<p>This is a theoretical study of the importance of adopting a strategy when waging a nonviolent struggle on governmental oppression. It serves as a preparatory study for future research about the method of non-violent struggle.</p><p>It is written to illuminate the difference between conducting a nonviolent struggle in a passive manner and conducting it in an active nonviolent manner, based on planning, structuring, discipline and hard work. Hence, the primary aim with this study is two-fold. First, it is to discern the advantages that come with developing a strategy when using non-violent action to pursue a struggle. Second, the aim is to construct an analytical framework for future studies of non-violent action. To reach the aim with this thesis, the following questions were asked:</p><p>• Why should a strategy be used in non-violent action?</p><p>• What similarities and differences are there between planning and structuring a nonviolent struggle, compared to an armed one?</p><p>• Is there any core principles to follow and how is a clear strategy developed?</p><p>This theoretical study is based on an argumentative method of research. A critical literature approach has been made and the material derives only from secondary sources like books and the Internet.</p><p>The study outlines in an analytical framework that is developed to be applied in future research of non-violent cases. The outcome of this study indicates that to have a clear strategy is as crucial in a nonviolent struggle as in an armed conflict. It is of highest importance to have a detailed strategy if the struggle is going to be successful and to be able to utilize one’s resources and forces in a maximum way. When used to its maximum capacity, nonviolent action is a force that seems to be a fruitful alternative to bring about societal change.</p>
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA/oai:DiVA.org:vxu-1663 |
| Date | January 2007 |
| Creators | Håkansson, Camilla |
| Publisher | Växjö University, School of Social Sciences |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, text |
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