Religious Studies A-Level
Non-violent Resistance
What Non-violent Resistance means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Non-violent Resistance
The use of ahimsa as a political tool for liberation, contrasting the passive withdrawal of traditional asceticism with active, non-violent confrontation of oppressive regimes.
Topics that use Non-violent Resistance
- Buddhism – Religion and society: The interpretation and application of ahimsa in the modern world (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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