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Political Science · Peace Studies
This paper introduces a new concept of “institutional violence” that bridges the gap between structural and direct violence, identifying specific actors within rational-legal institutions who create or reinforce mass-generational harm. Researchers demonstrate this concept through paradigmatic cases including France’s imposed reparations on Haiti, redlining in the United States, and residential schools in Canada. For a writer and philosopher interested in the intersection of power, justice, and spirituality, this framework offers a powerful tool for understanding how accountable institutions perpetuate suffering—a crucial lens for examining both historical injustices and contemporary policy decisions in your state’s energy and IT governance.
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Validity: 85%
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