A Realistic Vision of Peace by Jody Williams

A Realistic Vision of Peace by Jody Williams (11:22 minutes)
Nobel Peace laureate Jody Williams brings tough love to the dream of world peace, with her razor-sharp take on what "peace" really means, and a set of
profound stories that zero in on the creative struggle -- and sacrifice -- of those who work for it.
https://youtu.be/FD6CqD1kV8s
In 200-400 words, respond to the prompts below.
Discussion Prompt: Video: A Realistic Vision of Peace
What is Williams' vision of peace? Do you think it is a realistic one or not? Explain your answer.
Find out who Mairead McGuire is and what her stance is on the use of violence. How does it contrast with Williams' stance? Where do you stand on the
spectrum? Explain your answer.
This video was produced in 2010 during the Obama era. It was also the time when Aung Sun Suu Kyi, 1991 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was being lauded as a
hero for democracy in her country (Burma/Myanmar). Do some research on what is happening now in her fall from grace as a democracy icon. What is your
opinion about what she is doing in her country today? Explain.
Who would you nominate for a Nobel Peace Prize for 2022? Why?