Fredslæring

The concept of peace is discussed from three perspectives. Firstly, peace is discussed in terms of what it is and what it is not. Secondly, the concept is discussed in terms of its relevance to the close, intermediate and distant reality seen from the point of view of an individual. Thirdly, peace as a state is discussed in relation to peace as a concept defined in terms of processes and interactions amongst actors at all levels. Main issues such as disarmament, development and human rights are discussed in light of micro as well as macro conditions. These three main issues are seen as interlinked, overlapping and interdependent. Content development is seen as dependent upon at least three factors: the context, type of conflict and the position of the actor in the conflict. Peace learning is discussed as politicization. Alternatives to politicization is discussed before the last chapter concludes with a review of the goals of peace education in the Norwegian school