Remembrance and memory studies

Remembrance and memory studies explore how societies and individuals encode, preserve, and interpret past experiences. They examine cultural practices, symbols, and narratives that shape collective identity and heritage. This field considers how memories influence identity, politics, and social cohesion, as well as the ways history is commemorated through monuments, rituals, and stories. It also investigates the psychological and cultural processes involved in remembering or forgetting certain events. Overall, these studies help us understand how the past is constructed, maintained, and used to inform present and future identities.