Discussion 8: Benefits and Risks of Conflict Transformation in RPGs

Answer the following questions with 1-2 complete sentences each:

  1. According to the materials this week, what are some of the benefits of working directly with privilege and marginalization in RPGs intended for conflict transformation purposes?
  2. What are some of the potential drawbacks or pitfalls of working directly with privilege and marginalization in RPGs intended for conflict transformation purposes?
  3. Do you think you might work directly or indirectly with these topics in the classroom? Why?

Finally, respond to at least two (2) of your peers in Ask a Question, Answer a Question format.

Ask a Question, Answer a Question format:

  • * Reply to your peers with at least five (5) substantive sentences. Sentences like “Hello” and “Good post” do not count toward this length requirement. 
  • * One of these sentences should ask a question of each peer based upon the content of their post. This question should be directly related to the substance of their post.
  • * Check the discussion forum throughout the week. Reply to any questions asked as responses to your own posts to keep the discussion going.