Memorialization Theory

Memorialization Theory examines how societies remember and honor significant events, people, or cultures. It explores the methods used to preserve memories, such as monuments, rituals, and narratives, and considers their impact on collective identity and history. By analyzing these memory practices, the theory highlights how collective memories shape values and beliefs, influence public consciousness, and contribute to social cohesion. Ultimately, it addresses the complexities of remembering, forgetting, and reinterpreting the past, emphasizing how those processes can affect current and future generations.