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Promoting peaceful living in our society I

ClassNotes Team 2 MIN READUPDATED 7 JUL 2026

 Social Studies J.S.S 3 First Term

WEEK 1

Promoting peaceful living in our society I

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to:

        1. Explain the meaning of peace.

        2. Explain the types of peace.

Content

Meaning of Peace

Peace is a state of friendliness that is devoid of anger, absence of war or violence. It is a state of calm or quietness, living in friendship. Peace is also a quality of living together in friendship and harmony with people without argument or violence. Peace is a value that promotes social interaction, co-operation progress and unity among members of the same society.

Types of Peace

There are two types of peace and they are:

1. Positive Peace: This is when all conflicts have been resolve through dialogue. The two parties are made to meet each other's quiet and peaceful resolution; the two parties are then satisfied. There is no feeling of anger any more, no distrust and everyone is peacefully interacting with each other. Positive peace can also be referred to as social peace.

2. Negative/Uneasy Peace: This is when peace is achieved by using force on both parties involved in a conflict. This is usually not a permanent peace, as there will still begrudge and distrust, but all acts of violence have stopped. That is to say that, there will still be uneasiness despite the assumed peace.