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March 4, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Public History and Memory-Making in Post-Conflict Lesotho: An African Perspective

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SMSifiso Motshega

Key Points

  • The research aims to understand the role of public history and memory-making in shaping identity and cohesion in post-conflict Lesotho.
  • Qualitative approach using interviews
  • Participants include historians, community leaders, and local residents
  • Analysis focuses on perspectives and historical narratives
  • Public history initiatives enhance awareness of historical events
  • These initiatives promote social cohesion among different community segments
  • Reconciliation efforts are supported through memory-making activities

Abstract

Public history and memory-making are crucial in post-conflict societies as they shape collective identity and social cohesion. The study employs a qualitative approach, analysing interviews with historians, community leaders, and local residents. These initiatives not only enhance public awareness but also foster reconciliation and social cohesion among different segments of society. Further support for such projects is recommended to ensure comprehensive coverage of historical events and diverse perspectives.

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Sifiso Motshega (2006) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7cd9dd48f933b5eeda1aahttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18830339
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