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Send by emailDrama in Conflict Resolution: Additional Resources
These references supplement the Knowledge Base Essay, Drama in Conflict Resolution.
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Additional Explanations of the Underlying Concepts: Offline (Print) Sources Amollo, Maurice. From Playing to Learning to Change: Theatre in Conflict Transformation and Peace Building. Nairobi, Kenya: Amani People's Theatre, 2000. Habermas, Jurgen. Knowledge and Human Interests. London: Heinemann Educational Books, 1978. Hamelink, C. "New Structures of International Communication: The Role of Research." ISS Occasional Papers, No. 87 , 1981. Ramos, Myra Bergman, ed. Pedagogy of the Oppressed (Reprint). Continuum, September 1, 2000. One of the most widely read books on educational theory, Pedagogy of the Oppressed looks at the use of education either for liberation of those that are oppressed, or for a continuation of the status quo. Boal, Augusto. Theatre for the Oppressed (translated by Charles A. & Maria-Odilia Leal McBride). New York: Theatre Communications Group, 1985. Examples Illustrating this Topic: Online (Web) Sources Applied and Interactive Theatre Guide: Boal Techniques. Available at: http://www.tonisant.com/aitg/Boal-Techniques/ [Backup Link] This website talks about Augusto Boal's writing techniques. It explains that his techniques have influence theater writers and social change organizations around the world. The website has links to web pages that explain what these techniques are and how to use them. There are also links to books that discuss the Boal method. Chusma. Available at: http://www.chusma.com/ [Backup Link] This is the homepage of a "people's theatre," Chusma, that provides socio-political commentary on current events in a humorous fashion. "Search for Common Ground, Ukraine." , 1900 Available at: http://www.sfcg.org/programmes/ukraine/ukraine-radio.html [Backup Link] This article talks about the conflict prevention radio station started in 2002. It focuses on building ties across social boundaries among the youth in Crimea. The radio drama "Nasha Ulitsa" was created to tackle issues like drugs, school, relationships, religion and other issues that are particularly tough for young adults to deal with. Harrison, Frances. "Sri Lanka's Rivals Tackle Child Trauma." , 1900 Available at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south-asia/2738359.stm [Backup Link] This article talks about the different methods of healing the Tamil Tigers and the Sri Lankan Government has been using to help children and women heal from the psychological trauma that civil war brings. People have used art and theatrical reenactments to try to cope with the violence that surrounds them. The Center for Applied Theater. Available at: http://www.centerforappliedtheatre.org/ [Backup Link] This organization offers programs and workshops to help people confront and solve problems within their communities. These programs include theatrical training to help encourage openness among people and provide a space for conflict transformation. Offline (Print) Sources Thiong'o, Ngugi wa. Detained: A Writer's Prison Diary. Nairobi, Kenya: East African Educational Publishers, Ltd., 1981. Ngugi wa Thiong'o who was detained for a year without trial by the Kenyan government wrote this play which focused on the evils of capitalism, religious hypocrisy, and the corruption that existed among the new economic elite of Kenya. |
