Understanding the Emergence and Solving of Protracted Social Conflicts in Zimbabwe: the Case of Gumbero/Chisina – Njelele Chieftainship Conflict 1940 - 2015
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 12
Abstract
This research examines the emergence of protracted social conflicts in Zimbabwe; it focuses on Gumbero/Chisina – Njelele chieftainship conflict. The Gumbero and Njelele conflict is more than 70 years old. The warring parties and the post - colonial government of Zimbabwe have been attempting to solve this conflict by employing various conflict resolution strategies; however, these strategies have not yielded much. The Gumbero group is demanding for the resuscitation of their chieftainship, whilst the Njelele group is against this scheme, they think that they may lose much. However, this article argues that conflict transformation strategies which promote empowerment of the previously disadvantaged group, reconciliation and mutual benefit can solve this protracted social conflict. The research is grounded on Azar Protracted Social Conflict theory and it is largely based on qualitative research method. Keywords: chieftainship, protracted social conflict, conflict resolution, conflict transformation and emergence
Authors and Affiliations
Edith Karimanzira
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP382238
- DOI -
- Views 118
- Downloads 0
The contribution of arts in the intercultural education
The purpose of the research is the presentation of how the various art forms contribute to the education and to the treatment of linguistically and culturally diverse students. Based on this purpose, the ability to appro...
An Evaluation of Challenges Faced by Geriatrics When They are on Institutionalized Institutions
The study sought to evaluate the challenges faced by geriatrics when they are on instutionalised institutions. A representative sample of twenty (20) participants was used in the study. Qualitative research methodology w...
Managing Doctor-Patient Socio-Medical Relationships in the Health Care Delivery System: Impacts and Ways Forward
This article discusses the socio-medical relationship between doctor and patient in health delivery system. It explains the concepts of a doctor and a patient from medical point of views. It discusses the medical ethics...
Parent Involvement in Education of Their Wards
Parents play a vital role in educating their children. They are the prime teachers. They are the best parsons to mould the children in education. As they know their children’s psychology, they can act according to it and...
Effects of Stuttering on Social Interaction among Young Adolescents in Kakamega County, Kenya
Abstract: Stuttering is a speech disorder characterized by repetitions, prolongations, interjections, hesitations and blocks. The prevalence rate of persons who stutter in the World is 1%. Kenya has an estimated 440, 000...