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  1. 1. The Representation of Perpetrators in the Netherlands : A Case Study of Dutch Memorial Museums about the Second World War

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Hugo Valentin-centrum

    Author : Eva Britt van Es; [2023]
    Keywords : Holocaust; genocide; perpetrators; memory culture; The Netherlands;

    Abstract : This thesis analyses the texts and audio-files of the exhibitions of the Dutch memorial museums about the Second World War to understand how perpetrators have been represented. In a social constructionist approach on cultural memory and heritage it can be argued that memorial museums are institutions which partake in the processes of cultural memory and heritage during which a reconstruction of the past is developed which can be connected to the values of the current society. READ MORE

  3. 2. Nation-Building in Memory and Space : A Case Study of Memorial Sites in the Municipality of Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Thomas Hammer; [2021]
    Keywords : Nationalism; Identity; Memorial sites; Space; Post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina;

    Abstract : Ethnic nationalism produces conflicts through constructing identities that include certain groups and exclude or marginalize others. This process often continues in post-war periods and hinders inter-ethnic reconciliation. READ MORE

  4. 3. Memories of Life and Death : Three Practices of Remembering in Post-Dictatorial Argentina

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

    Author : Karin Hultin Bäckersten; [2017]
    Keywords : Collective Memory; Cultural Heritage; Dirty War; Disappeared persons; Memorials; Kollektivt minne; kulturarv; försvunna personer; minnesmärken; smutsiga kriget i Argentina;

    Abstract : Syftet med denna uppsats är att diskutera några av de minnespraktiker i efterdiktaturens Argentina som behandlar det kollektiva minnet av det Smutsiga Kriget och de som blev utsatta för tvångsförsvinnande. Praktikerna som studerats är Madres de Plaza de Mayo, minnesplatser upprättade i före detta fångläger och Parque de la Memoria. READ MORE

  5. 4. Daughter of Kashi - Queen of Jhansi : The Use of History of an Indian queen - the Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi from the time of Independence until today

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för samhälls- och kulturvetenskap

    Author : Victoria Lundin; [2015]
    Keywords : History: history didactics: Use of History: India: Varanasi: Banaras: Benares: Jhansi: Queen of Jhansi: Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi: The Rani of Jhansi monument in Banaras: Oral history: First war of Independence: 1857-58: Sepoy Mutiny: Women s studies: women empowerment; Jhansi ki Rani; Historiebruk: Historiedidaktik: Indien: Varanasi: Banaras: Benares: Jhansi: Första frihetskriget 1857-58: Sepoy upproret: Drottning av Jhansi: Rani Lakshmi Bai av Jhansi: kvinnoforskning;

    Abstract : The purpose of this master thesis in history was to examine the use of history of an Indian queen, the Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi. The Rani Lakshmi Bai was born in Banaras and married a king – the Raja of Jhansi. The Rani Lakshmi Bai fought against the British during the first war of independence year 1857-58. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Common Fate Memorial

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Sara Stiber; Andreas Karlsson; [2007]
    Keywords : experience design; information visualization; war memorials; virtual memorials; interaction design; ceremony; web characteristics; remediation;

    Abstract : Read some more and check the prototypes at http://www.stiber.se/commonfate.html. READ MORE