violence

Violence is the use of physical or psychological force with the expressed intention of inflicting harm, injury, or the exacerbation of suffering, or the willful and deliberate destruction of property.

Some have argued for the use of political violence as a means of bringing attention to the injustices of particular segments of the population. This conception, however, is challenged by the more widely accepted notion that social awareness can only manifest from nonviolent means, a point that was supported by Martin Luther King and Mahatma Gandhi.

The practice of violence as a tool of social reform is antithetical to the practice of pacifism. Violence, inherently, disallows for the possibility of negotiation and diplomatic resolution.

Bloggers readily discuss violence as it is, unfortunately, a global phenomenon. Within the blogosphere, the topic of violence is of particular interest because where there are incredible acts of violence, there are always more questions than answers. Bloggers can participate in curbing the effects of violence by communicating and sharing their ideas, a practice that reinforces peace and diplomacy.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “violence”

• in Politics
  Is Mankind Becoming Less Violent?
  Steve Pinker in his new book argues that we are, but appears to forget a few things.
  by robeiae / on Jan 20, 2012
• in Technorati Women
  Tarir Square: The Power of a Blue Bra
  I wondered if she wore the bra for herself, to feel more bold or for her husband to feel more enticing?
  by sylvialafairphd / on Dec 22, 2011
• in Technology
  Steve Jobs' Father Responds to Syrian iPhone Ban
  iPhone banned in Steve Jobs' father's country, and he responds in kind.
  by sjstevenson / on Dec 4, 2011

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “violence”

 

• MUSIC VIDEO: Olivia – “Walk Away”

  
  Teen Diaries Blog — Authority: 121
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• RI officer seeks new trial in casino assault case

  
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  Life in Israel — Authority: 475
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• (Der Spiegel) ‘The Syrian Situation Could Hardly be More Hopeless’

  
  TitusOneNine — Authority: 436
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• China raises security in rural areas

  
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• PEN writers tell Mexican government to act against murderers of journalists

  
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• Villagers: Settlers hold up Palestinian driver at gunpoint

  
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• Afghan man strangles wife for having baby girl

  
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• Afghan man strangles wife for having baby girl

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 962
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• The truth about sexual violence statistics

  
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• Serial domestic abusers should not be hidden | Jane Monckton-Smith

  
  Comment is free | guardian.co.uk — Authority: 133
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• Police urge pubs to shut for EDL rally in Leicester

  
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• Big Media: Terrorist Occupy Movement Sets Fire to America!

  
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• Did Guardian journalists violate international law? Delegitimization of the settlements jumps the shark

  
  CiF Watch — Authority: 585
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• No One Looks Good After Oakland Move In Day Gets Violent

  
  Irregular Times: News Unfit for Print — Authority: 471
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• Syrian troops battle to take back Damascus suburbs

  
  top99news - breaking news from the world top newspapers — Authority: 163
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• Choppers bring EVMs from remote districts to Imphal

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 534
  Imphal, Jan 29 (IANS) Election officials in in Manipur on Sunday used helicopters to collect electronic voting machines (EVMs) from 63 polling booths in the remote Ukhrul and Chandel districts of the state.Elections to the 10th Manipur assembly were held Saturday amidst violence and saw an over 80 percent turnout, ...
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