The power of voice : storytelling as peacebuilding in post-troubles Northern Ireland

Elizabeth Schmidt; Jenna Lada; Amanda E. Donahoe; Landon E. Hancock

doi:10.1177/15423166221130657

The power of voice : storytelling as peacebuilding in post-troubles Northern Ireland

Elizabeth Schmidt, Jenna Lada, Amanda E. Donahoe, Landon E. Hancock

Western Sydney University

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Abstract

The Northern Ireland peace process has been long and tumultuous, yet 20 years after the Good Friday Agreement, peace has not become a reality for many Northern Irish citizens. For those who have been excluded from the state and the institution-led peace process, grassroots methods of peacebuilding are needed to create an everyday peace that is owned by and includes all Northern Irish citizens. A narrative approach to peacebuilding is one that addresses many of the challenges to everyday peace following the “Troubles.” By exploring the use and impact of storytelling and narrative on everyday experiences, the narrative approach proves to be a viable tool for elevating and giving ownership of the peace process to marginalized members of Northern Irish society.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	36-52
Number of pages	17
Journal	Journal of Peacebuilding and Development
Volume	18
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/15423166221130657
Publication status	Published - Apr 2023

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