Tag: National identity
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Selective Memory in Nation-Building: Power, Erasure, and Identity
Selective memory in nation-building is not an accident of history but a deliberate political strategy. States construct identity by choosing which events to commemorate and which to silence, shaping a coherent narrative that supports legitimacy and unity. Through education systems, public rituals, and legal frameworks, inconvenient truths are often erased or softened to maintain national…
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American Monuments and Public Memory: Who Decides What We Remember
American monuments and public memory do not simply reflect the past; they actively shape it. Across cities, parks, and public spaces, statues and memorials tell a selective story about who matters and whose experiences define the nation. These structures are not neutral; they are built through power, politics, and deliberate choice. By examining American monuments…
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The UK Riots of 2024: Anglo-British Identity, Historical Grievances, and the Mirage of Multicultural Progress
I approach the recent riots across the United Kingdom in August 2024 with a lens that unearths the deep-seated tensions fueling this unrest. Sparked by the tragic stabbing of three young girls in Southport on July 29, 2024, and inflamed by misinformation attributing the attack to a Muslim immigrant, these riots saw predominantly white citizens…