An analysis of the characteristics of cross-cultural disputes leads to principles upon which the resolution of these disputes should be based. These principles are: having the primary goal of creation and maintenance of long-term working relationships, accounting for the parties affected, addressing the whole dispute, building trust, and undertaking empathic dialogue. / We can look at existing dispute resolution mechanisms and determine the extent to which the principles of cross-cultural dispute resolution can be incorporated, given the particular structure of a form of legal decision-making. Using the Yukon land claim negotiations as an example, the principles for cross-cultural dispute resolution can assist in the analysis of different processes. / By using the principles as a basis for a dispute resolution mechanism, cross-cultural disputes can be more effectively resolved. A dispute resolution mechanism that accounts for the characteristics of a culturally plural society benefits the whole society by ensuring more effective communication between cultures and communities, and better relationships over the long term.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:LACETR/oai:collectionscanada.gc.ca:QMM.26194 |
Date | January 1994 |
Creators | Bond, Allison |
Contributors | Webber, Jeremy (advisor) |
Publisher | McGill University |
Source Sets | Library and Archives Canada ETDs Repository / Centre d'archives des thèses électroniques de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada |
Language | English |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
Format | application/pdf |
Coverage | Master of Laws (Institute of Comparative Law.) |
Rights | All items in eScholarship@McGill are protected by copyright with all rights reserved unless otherwise indicated. |
Relation | alephsysno: 001397401, proquestno: MM94550, Theses scanned by UMI/ProQuest. |
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