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Monuments of resistance and the politics of memory


Published on 2024-11-26 11:09:02 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Now is the prime time to claim, and even reclaim, what is rightfully ours, and to discard what no longer represents Bangladesh Version 2.0.

The article "Monuments of Resistance and the Politics of Memory" from The Daily Star discusses how monuments and memorials serve as powerful tools for shaping collective memory and national identity. It explores the dual nature of these structures: they can both honor and erase histories, depending on who constructs them and for what purpose. The piece highlights the controversy surrounding monuments, particularly those commemorating resistance against oppression, like the statues of Confederate leaders in the U.S. or colonial figures in former colonies. It argues that while monuments are intended to remember, they often become battlegrounds for political and cultural ideologies, reflecting current power dynamics rather than historical truth. The article also touches on the global movement to reassess and sometimes remove or reinterpret these monuments to address historical injustices and promote a more inclusive narrative of history.

Read the Full The Daily Star Article at [ https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/views/news/monuments-resistance-and-the-politics-memory-3761316 ]