Abstract
Tolerance, peace and social cohesion are the key predictors for
any sustainable society. The present study explored the factors
affecting lack of tolerance, peace and social adjustment among
university students. A qualitative study investigated various
dimensions of above mentioned variables of interest. The
Participants of study were students and chairpersons of
Government College University Faisalabad. The Focused group
discussion and Semi structured interviews were conducted to
assess the insights and wisdom of participants. The findings of
the study denoted the low level of tolerance regarding its sub
factors; gender, caste, rival ship and social status. The study
also revealed less extent of peace relevant to sub factors;
religion, religious sects, discrimination and ethnic hatred.
Moreover results revealed less degree of social cohesion in
university students. It is strongly recommended to establish
training programs to develop tolerance, peace and social
cohesion through education.
AnilaYasmin, Nadia Rafique, Dr. Muhammad Naeem Ashraf . (2020) Tolerance, Peace and Social Cohesion among University Students of Pakistan: A Qualitative Assessment, Pakistan Social Sciences Review, Volume 4, Issue 3.
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