Abstract
This interdisciplinary article draws on two neurological processes and repurposes them to develop a novel theorization of resilience. It argues that major shocks and stressors within societies can have significant ‘demyelinating’ effects, by weakening or damaging communication channels within social-ecological systems (SES). It illustrates this through a focus on conflict-related sexual violence. It further proposes that resilience can be likened to a ‘remyelinating’ process aimed at enhancing how SES support and communicate with each other. Further extending the analogy, it maintains that transitional justice processes have a part to play in ‘remyelinating’ communication in societies affected by conflict and violence.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Intervention and Statebuilding |
Early online date | 27 Apr 2021 |
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Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 27 Apr 2021 |
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Research data supporting 'A comparative study of resilience in survivors of conflict-related sexual violence: New directions for transitional justice'
Clark, J. (Creator), Nieto Valdivieso, Y. (Creator) & Apio, E. (Creator), University of Birmingham, 5 Aug 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25500/edata.bham.00000705
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