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Carnival Fete or Conflict?
Abstract
This article presents the findings of a study that examines Carnival in Trinidad as a venue for both conflict and for conflict resolution. The primary aims of the study were to identify indigenous conflict resolution
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methods and to determine the capacity and/or need for institutionalizing these methods. Analysis of court records and semi-structured interviews with established institutional stakeholders were used to document thetypes and forms of conflict, the methods of conflict resolution employed, the typical outcomes and for future interventions. The study revealed that whereas significant pockets of conflict characterized the Carnival festival, there were varying and ambivalent views of conflict and its role and functionality, within the cultural context of Trinidad. In general, there was agreement on institutionalizing conflict resolution with the proviso that the pure form of Carnival be retained and protected. Implications for Social Work Education and practice were identified.
Dr. Ruth Parsons can be contacted at ruthjparsons@hotmail.com.
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Sogren, M.; Parsons, R.J. (2008). Carnival Fete or Conflict? Caribbean Journal Of Social Work. Vol. 6 and 7, PG. 167-185.
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