pacifism

People using nonviolent action do not have to be pacifists or saints; nonviolent action has been predominantly and successfully practiced by "ordinary" people.

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1. Introduction: Theory
misconceptions of nonviolent resistance
pacifism
nonviolence
closeness between the contending groups needed
culture
done via institutionalised political channels
limited to domestic conflicts
needs a charismatic leader
nonviolence fails against violence
nonviolent action takes longer to produce victory
passivity
people are inherently "good"
persuasion
used only for "good"
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