Question

Societies have different mechanisms for dispute resolution to maintain social control. Which of the following are methods of peaceful dispute resolutions? (A) Oath and ordeal
(B) Mediation
(C) Ritual reconciliation
(D) Feuding and Raiding
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A) and (D) only
• B. (A), (C) and (D) only
• C. (B), (C) and (D) only
• D. (A), (B) only

Hint:

Peaceful dispute resolution mechanisms like mediation and ritual reconciliation aim to restore social harmony without resorting to violence.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

- Oath and ordeal (A): This is a traditional method where individuals involved in a dispute take an oath or undergo a physical test (ordeal) to prove their innocence. While not always peaceful, it was historically used to settle disputes in a way that bypassed violence.
- Mediation (B): Mediation is the peaceful resolution of disputes, where a neutral third party helps the conflicting parties come to an agreement. This is a peaceful and effective dispute resolution method.
- Ritual reconciliation (C): Ritual reconciliation involves formal acts to restore peace between conflicting parties, often with religious or cultural significance. This can be a peaceful dispute resolution method.
- Feuding and raiding (D): These are violent forms of dispute resolution, where parties use force to resolve their conflicts. They do not represent peaceful methods.
Step 1: Understanding the methods of dispute resolution.
Mediation and ritual reconciliation are peaceful methods, while oath and ordeal can sometimes be peaceful, and feuding and raiding are violent.
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