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March 2, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Public History and Memory-Making in Post-Conflict Societies of Senegal: A Comparative Study

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SGSall GassamaMNMuhammad NdioneDNDiallo Rokhaya Ndiaye

Key Points

  • This study investigates how public history and memory-making contribute to healing in post-conflict Senegal.
  • Qualitative methods including interviews and archival research
  • Analysis of historical events
  • Examination of media and educational representations
  • Identified themes of colonial legacies impacting contemporary memory
  • Highlighted the influence of traditional leaders on public narratives
  • Noted constraints due to limited resources and historical documentation

Abstract

Public history and memory-making are critical in post-conflict societies for healing and reconciliation. A comparative study using qualitative methods including interviews and archival research to analyse historical events and their representation in the media and educational systems. Public historians have identified two predominant themes: the impact of colonial legacies on contemporary memory, and the role of traditional leaders in shaping public narratives. Public history can facilitate dialogue between different groups but is constrained by limited resources and historical documentation. Support for community-led initiatives should be increased to ensure a more inclusive and accurate representation of post-conflict histories.

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Gassama et al. (2005) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a52e04f1e85e5c73bf1510https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18819472
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