Enjelvin, G. and Kakabadse, N. K. (2012) France and the memories of 'others' - the case of the Harkis. History & Memory. 24(1), pp. 152-177. 1527-1994 (E) 0935-560X (print).
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Abstract:
Historical narratives help construct social identities, which are maintained through differentiation between in-groups and "others." In this article, we contend that Fatima Besnaci-Lancou's texts, as well as her reconciliation work—in which she enjoins Beurs and Harkis' offspring to write a new, inclusive, polyphonic narrative of the Algerian War—are an example of the positive use of textually mediated identity (re)construction. Her work suggests the possibility of implementing a moderate politics of empathetic recognition of the (often migration-related) memories of "others" so as to reinforce French national belongingness.
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Creators:
Enjelvin, G. and Kakabadse, N. K.
Publisher:
Indiana University Press
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Business & Law > Leisure Management and Languages
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Business & Law > Business and Economics (from 2011)
Faculties > Faculty of Business & Law > International Strategy & Business
Faculties > Faculty of Business & Law > Events, Tourism & Hospitality
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Business & Law > Business and Economics (from 2011)
Faculties > Faculty of Business & Law > International Strategy & Business
Faculties > Faculty of Business & Law > Events, Tourism & Hospitality
Date:
2012
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 152-177
Journal or Publication Title:
History & Memory
Volume:
24
Number:
1
Language:
English
ISSN:
1527-1994 (E) 0935-560X (print)
Status:
Published / Disseminated
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