Module 8. Resistance Movements

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lesson you should be able to:

  • describe the goals, methods, and principles of the movements in this module;
  • define the term resistance and its various manifestations in a peace movement context;
  • draw comparisons between past and contemporary movements of resistance against dictators; and
  • describe the role of symbols in peace movements.

 

Readings

  • Hansen, Peter Kragh. “Danish War Resisters Under Nazi Occupation.” In Challenge to Mars: Essays on Pacifism from 1918 to 1945, edited by Peter Brock and Thomas P. Socknat, pp. 380-94. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1999. (Course Reserves)
  • Zhuo, Xiaolin, Wellman, Barry, and Yu, Justine. “Egypt: The First Internet Revolt?” Peace Magazine 27, no. 3 (July-September 2011): 6. (Course Reserves)

Content

Activities and Assignments