Framing Conflict.

The article "Framing Conflict" by Starhawk discusses the inevitability of conflict in communities and the importance of learning to deal with it effectively. The author emphasizes that conflict can be a healthy aspect of community and a sign that members care about community issues. The article also explores the concept of framing conflict and how different frames can impact our perception and actions. It highlights three frames that make conflict difficult to resolve: the win/lose frame, the good versus evil frame, and the frame of a community test of moral purity. The author suggests reframing conflicts as opportunities for collaboration and creative problem-solving, rather than as battles to be won or lost. The article concludes by providing questions for discernment to help individuals examine how they are framing conflicts and find constructive ways to resolve them. [Extracted from the article]