JSS3 First Term Social Studies Lesson Note – Peace

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WEEK ELEVEN

PEACE

Meaning of peace

Peace is a situation in which there is harmony, understanding and good interaction between individuals, communities and nations.  It is a period of non-existence of chaos, violence and misunderstanding in a society.

Types of Peace

1. Positives Peace: this is a type of peace in which people naturally or normally live together in harmony and have cordial relationship
2. Negatives or Uneasy Peace: this kind of peace is forced on people.  It is a kind of peace in which people are forced through the police or the military actions to stay together peacefully.  For instance, the use of peace-keeping forces in war-ravaged areas like Cote de Voire, Sudan, Iraq, Liberia

IMPORTANCE OF PEACE

The importance of peace include:

1. Unity
2. Progress
3. Co-operation
4. Tolerance
5. Economic development
6. Political stability
7. Removes fear of insecurity
8. Makes government programmes and polices work

Ways of promoting peace

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