The Galtung Model

The Galtung Model, developed by Johan Galtung, is a way to analyze and understand conflicts. It examines three key components: the attitude of the parties involved (such as hostility or mistrust), the behavior or actions they take (like violence or protests), and the underlying structure or causes (such as inequality or unfair systems). By studying these parts, the model helps identify the roots of conflict and potential ways to resolve it, whether through addressing differences in attitudes, changing behaviors, or reforming structural issues. It provides a comprehensive framework for understanding complex social conflicts.