Peace in Post-Conflict Societies: conflict and intergroup contact theory
In this presentation, Visualising Peace student Harris Siderfin discusses his research into intergroup conflict and social identity theory, particularly in post-conflict societies. Drawing on scholarship from Psychology and International Relations, he explores how different relationships are built within communities (both directly and through indirect means, such as via storytelling in different media) and the forces that create outgroups and segregation. He argues for more attention to be paid to social identities in understanding and building peace.