Roberta Senechal de la Roche - Teachers Make a Difference - Violence

The speaker discusses their journey into studying violence, influenced by various life experiences. In high school, exposure to a teacher's WWII trauma and a Holocaust lecture sparked an interest in conflict history. Later, working in Boston during racial tensions and witnessing protests furthered this interest. A trip to Africa during Idi Amin's regime highlighted interethnic violence, culminating in a book on the Springfield race riot.

Describe the speaker's experience with their German teacher and how it impacted them.

What influenced the speaker's interest in the history of violence?

How did the speaker's experience in Boston contribute to their understanding of collective violence?

What events led the speaker to pursue the subject of collective violence?

What was the significance of the speaker's trip to Africa in relation to their studies?

Explain the context of the violence that occurred during Idi Amin's regime as described by the speaker.

What was the outcome of the speaker's experiences and observations regarding violence?