Genocide Exam III Study Guide
You should be able to:
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Describe the social, political, and economic conditions in Burundi prior to the genocide of the Hutus.
- Discuss the interrelationship between the genocides in Burundi and Rwanda.
- Describe the social, political, and economic conditions in Rwanda prior to the Rwandan genocide.
- Describe the immediate instigating conditions associated with the Rwandan genocide
- Discuss the role of the media during the Rwandan genocide.
- Discuss the events associated with the Rwandan gencocide including the dates, numbers dead, victims, method of genocide, etc.
- Describe the role of bystanders during the Rwandan genocide.
- Discuss the hypothesized motivations behind mass rape.
- Discuss the various stages of prevention and intervention as it relates to genocide as outlined by Woolf and Hulsizer.
- Discuss the concept of minimalism as it applies to foreign policy.
- Discuss Staub's suggestions towards building a more peaceful society (e.g., enablements, cross-cutting relationships, trancendence, positive socialization, critical consciousness, and volunteerism in cultures of peace.
- Explain and provide an example of the concept "continuum of "benevolence".
- Describe both the goals and functions of international tribunals and truth commissions as well as be able to describe the differences between the two.
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages associated with international courts and tribunals.
- Discuss the films shown in class: Valentina's nightmare and Frontline's program on Darfur.
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