I really struggled
with this question even after reading Chapter 1. While I do believe some have
more of a bend towards conflict, I cannot say that people seek it out. I cannot
make that statement mainly because I believe in not communicating an absolute.
In my experiences ,
I have found that there are three types of people. (Each one does have a grey
area) I believe that there are people who avoid conflict as a way of
"keeping the peace" or fear it, there are people who will meet
conflict head on, and those who's identity is wrapped up within having
conflicts.
In chapter 1, it is
said that conflict is inevitable, there for it is an aspect of environment then
an inborn trait, and how someone is taught to handle conflict is also a process
of the environment. Society has taught us that conflict happens. It happens on
the news, in politics, in families. It is a huge aspect of life.
Hey Blogging Molly,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I have to say that I love your name - that's real cute! Also, I'm totally jealous about your Switzerland trip, definitely on my buck list! Please share about your experiences with us. :)
Now onto class related materials... I get what you are saying about not wanting to talk in absolutes, there usually isn't much room for individual situation as people are all very different. In your last point you mention conflict as a product of society, created by environment and the like. I totally agree. I see conflict as a difference of perceptions - most of those are created by the people and influences around us. I do think that some conflict is formed by who we are from birth (personalities) the majority of it can be related to exterior sources.
**Kenzie Marie
I also agree with you about avoiding absolutes as a general rule. That was certainly something that gave me pause when I tackled this question.
ReplyDeleteWhen you described three ways that people handle conflict, you described it as “types of people”. Does that mean that you feel different conflict approaches are rooted in people’s personalities? If not, would you argue that we respond to conflict based on our experiences?
In your last paragraph you say that we’re taught how to handle conflict by a process of the environment. Given the examples of the news and politics, where poor conflict resolution seems rampant these days, I worry about what they’re teaching us.