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).
| Item Type: | Article |
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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. |
| Subjects: |
H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races > HT1501 Races. Race relations D History General and Old World > DC France > DC44 Military, naval, and political history. Foreign relations D History General and Old World > DT Africa > DT271 Algeria |
| Creators: | Enjelvin, Géraldine and Kakabadse, Nada 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 |
| Date: | 2012 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 152-177 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | History & Memory |
| Volume: | 24 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1353/ham.2012.0003 |
| ISSN: | 1527-1994 (E) 0935-560X (print) |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/4033 |
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