What is peace and what does it mean to you?
The following table shows the number of individual votes for each of the
categories listed. We constructed the categories straight from the survey
answers.
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Absence of war
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14
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Harmony/happiness
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14
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No contention/conflict
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10
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Being nice to each other/mutual respect
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9
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Freedom/equality
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6
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Unity/working together for a common goal
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5
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Life/safety/tranquility
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4
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Being fair/accepting others' views
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4
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Tolerance/no discrimination
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3
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No evil
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2
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No suffering
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2
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Less pollution/eco-friendly
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1
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Friendship
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1
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Minimal Crime
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1
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Place to live and learn
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1
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No bad news e.g. headlines
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1
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Please click the below thumb nail for the graph of the data.
Many people believe that the absence of war is peace. Freedom, absence
of conflict, and respect were also aspects that numerous students found important
in keeping peace.
The difference in each individual’s values has made the answers quite varied.
However, the answers may be categorized into two main ones – eliminating negative
aspects from the world such as war and conflict, and promoting positive aspects
of society such as friendship, education, harmony, and safety. It is obvious
that both must be carried out in order to create a peaceful world.
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