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Peace And War Roland Littlewood Analysis

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Roland Littlewood examines peace and war from a social perspective. Littlewood gives rise to this social conflict through the use of sociological theories. He analyzes how society encourages some individuals to be peaceful, while it viciously pushes others to fight for what they believe in. Littlewood also examines if gender roles play a key role in one's decision to create peace or war within the atmosphere. I chose this article, because I can relate to the issue. As an African-American Male, daily I am faced with the decision to create war or peace within my life, my community and with my peers. Although society has taught me balance through my many life experiences, I can agree with Littlewood when he states that he is more in favor of

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