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Which of the following best describes 'cultural violence' as used in peace studies?
- Aspects of culture used to justify or legitimize direct or structural violence
- Violence occurring during cultural festivals
- Violence between different ethnic festivals
- Violence caused by natural disasters
Answer
A. Aspects of culture used to justify or legitimize direct or structural violence
Solution
Cultural violence refers to symbolic aspects of culture, such as ideology or religion, used to justify violence.
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