Traditional Social Institutions as a Means for Conflict Resolutions: Case of Shiro Meda Gamo community.
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2020-05
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Addis Ababa University
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This study entitled as Traditional Social Institutions as a Means for Conflict Resolutions: Case of Shiro Meda Gamo. The study examined the contribution and the roles played by the traditional social institution for resolving conflict in and around the community so far. The study answers four intended questions (1) what is the perception of the Gamo Community towards conflict and traditional social institutions (2) What are the main causes of conflict in the study area community which resolved by traditional social institutions (3) the impact of traditional social institutions in everyday social life of the community members in the study area (4) how does the traditional social institutions and formal systems work together. The study employed qualitative instrumental case study as a research methodology, interview, focus group discussion and observation are used to generate first hand data. Purposive sampling was used in order to find resourceful research participants. The participants of the study were elders of both sexes who have various roles in conflict resolution process, police officers and government officials who work in and around the area. The analysis and interpretation were made thematically case by case the findings of the study shows that traditional social institutions are still functional and in place to resolve conflicts. Also the study comes up with nature and causes for conflict as well as the mechanisms and institutions for resolving conflict. Such as, not keeping words, terms and conditions, family related issues, religious matters, insult, abductions, adultery, property destructions are major sources of conflicts in the study area. The findings also come up with the means for resolving conflict which are traditional social institutions. Such as, Chimetathi, Dere Dulleta, Alleqa, Kalcha, Edir, Ekub, Mahiber, are the major traditional social institutions that have salient contributions in resolving conflict in the study area community.
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The research also depicts, the procedures employed while resolving disputes and conflicts, the role of women in conflict resolution and the relationship between formal and the traditional social institutions for maintain peace and stability. The study also boldly shows the vital contribution of traditional social institutions, the merits and demerits of the traditional social institutions. Finally, conclusions, social work implications for education, research and policy formulation was forwarded by the researcher. Key words: conflict, conflict resolution, traditional social institutions
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Conflict, conflict resolution, traditional social institutions