trauma and cultural genocide

Trauma refers to deep emotional or psychological pain caused by distressing experiences, such as violence or loss. Cultural genocide involves systematic efforts to erase or destroy a group's cultural identity, traditions, language, and practices, often through suppression, forced assimilation, or violence. Both can have profound, lasting effects on individuals and communities, impacting their sense of identity, well-being, and continuity. While trauma pertains to personal or collective emotional suffering, cultural genocide targets the survival of cultural heritage, aiming to erase a group's existence and history.