"How are we in this world now?" examining the experiences of persons disabled by war in the peace processes of Sierra Leone

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dc.contributor.authorGottschalk, Pearl
dc.contributor.supervisorMackenzie, Patricia
dc.date.accessioned2008-01-03T18:47:06Z
dc.date.available2008-01-03T18:47:06Z
dc.date.copyright2007en_US
dc.date.issued2008-01-03T18:47:06Z
dc.degree.departmentFaculty of Human and Social Developmenten_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Arts M.A.en_US
dc.description.abstractThis study provides an analysis of the experience of persons disabled by war in the peace processes of Sierra Leone such as the Demobilization, Disarmament and Reintegration Program, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Special Court and the electoral process. The research findings are a result of participant observation and qualitative interviewing methodologies carried out over two months of intensive in-country field research. The main themes that resulted from the research are: Inclusion and Participation in Decision Making, Utilizing Unique Initiatives, Dissension among the Disabled, Justice Unfulfilled, Recognizing the Unintended Consequences of Peace Building, and Experiences with Policy Makers. The results of these findings are discussed in relation to current notions of peace, reconciliation, justice and retribution. Particular attention is paid to the current relationship between the international community and persons disabled by war in Sierra Leone, and recommendations are made by participants regarding ways to strengthen and build on that relationship.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1828/299
dc.languageEnglisheng
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.rightsAvailable to the World Wide Weben_US
dc.subjectdisabilityen_US
dc.subjectpeace buildingen_US
dc.subjectSierra Leoneen_US
dc.subject.lcshUVic Subject Index::Humanities and Social Sciencesen_US
dc.title"How are we in this world now?" examining the experiences of persons disabled by war in the peace processes of Sierra Leoneen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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