A case for peace education through science fiction: migration

Given the increasing popularity of the science-fiction genre, its capacity for worldbuilding and its long-durée vision, coupled with both the difficulty of discussing issues of migration in today's world as something more than a problem of the present and the necessity to go beyond this present...

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Published in:Journal of peace education 2024-05, Vol.21 (2), p.141-163
Main Author: Toksöz, Itır
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
continuous education
Education
Film studies
international relations
lifelong learning
migration
Peace education
Peace studies
presentism
Science fiction & fantasy
science-fiction
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Summary:Given the increasing popularity of the science-fiction genre, its capacity for worldbuilding and its long-durée vision, coupled with both the difficulty of discussing issues of migration in today's world as something more than a problem of the present and the necessity to go beyond this presentism, the author argues that science-fiction films provide an excellent tool for peace education inside and outside the classroom in general and to address migration in particular. This article discusses the why and how of using science fiction films for peace education, which the author claims is not necessarily taught in the classroom or special programs but should also be seen as part of lifelong learning/continuous education.
ISSN:1740-0201
1740-021X
DOI:10.1080/17400201.2023.2272455