Defining Election Violence

The Definition of Election Violence

We begin this course by discussing definitions of election violence and the types that exist. In this video, we will examine the defining characteristics of election violence.

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Election violence is distinct in its intention to affect the process or influence the outcome and can take both lethal and non-lethal forms.

When operating in a country where the terms are not widely known, or where elections are not associated with violence, it is important to carefully socialize the term.

Defining Electoral Violence

Myo Myomyo discusses the ways in which the definition of election violence can be different in varying contexts. He analyzes the 2015 elections in Myanmar and reflects on the importance of utilizing prevention techniques in future elections.

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Identifying what election violence means in different country contexts is important for localizing prevention techniques. Your definition of election violence may not always correlate with stakeholder's definitions.