Two Emigrants in Paris: Hannah Arendt Meets Walter Benjamin

The paper presents results of theoretical and empirical research on teaching about holocaust as a factor of memory culture development and preservation of national identity. Holocaust is a name for systematic state prosecution and genocide of different ethnic, religious and political groups of people during the World War 2 by the Nazi Germany and its collaborators. There are numerous tendencies nowadays trying to present Holocaust as a legitimate and justified process. In addition to it, the teaching contents which contain facts of Holocaust are lessened in the primary and secondary school curriculum. In order to find out to what extent the teaching about Holocaust may contribute to the development of memory culture and preservation of national identity, in the months of May and June in 2014 using 107 students of the Teacher Training Faculty-Prizren-Leposavic a research presented in the paper was conducted. Data collected by the research and processed according to calculated t-values for non parametric estimation on a small sample using Man-Witney Y test and two factor uni-variant analysis variance showed that there was no significant difference in the knowledge of tested students depending on the type of secondary school they completed and their success during studies, and there was no difference in the student estimation of importance of memory culture in the development national identity in the interdependence of the type of secondary school influence or their success during the studies. Research results are shown in the form of conclusion and pedagogical implications are given.

This comprehensive study aims to investigate the role of urban heritage authenticity in shaping citizen identity, with a specific focus on historic cities. By examining the relationship between the perceived authenticity of urban heritage and citizen identity, this research sheds light on the significance of authenticity in interpreting cities' historical evolution and identity. The study employs a three-dimensional measure of urban identity, encompassing cognitive, affective, and evaluative aspects, to establish a connection between urban identity and citizen participation in local initiatives through personal and social norms. To comprehensively explore the impact of city authenticity on citizen identity formation, the research utilises a combination of survey questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis. Three prominent historic cities also serve as case studies: Kampung Kauman in Surakarta, Kampung Laweyan in Surakarta, and Kampung Trusmi in Cirebon. This study contributes to our comprehensive understanding of the role of urban heritage authenticity in shaping citizen identity. The research emphasises the significance of authenticity in interpreting the historical evolution and identity of cities, showcasing its influence on citizens' perceptions, engagement in local initiatives, and overall sense of place. The case studies are practical examples of how authenticity fosters community identity and cultural heritage preservation. The findings of this study provide valuable insights for urban planners, policymakers, and community stakeholders, guiding their efforts to promote and preserve the authentic character of historic cities.

Indigenous tourism is gaining prominence as a means of economic development, cultural preservation, and community empowerment. This review explores the complex dynamics between tourism development and indigenous communities, considering economic, cultural, social, and environmental impacts. Drawing on historical and contemporary contexts, the review highlights the potential benefits of tourism for indigenous peoples, such as income generation and cultural revitalization, alongside challenges including cultural appropriation and environmental degradation. The review aims to deepen understanding and inform more inclusive and sustainable tourism policies and practices by synthesizing existing research and amplifying indigenous perspectives. Key objectives include analyzing impacts, exploring indigenous perspectives, and identifying future research directions. The findings underscore the importance of balancing economic opportunities with cultural preservation and community well-being in indigenous tourism development, calling for collaborative efforts to uphold indigenous rights, foster cultural authenticity, and enhance socio-economic outcomes.

Sustainable development comprehends the balance between human activities and the environment. Today, more than ever, the need to act with respect for the environment and the urgency in recognizing that we belong to the planet, and not the other way around, have accelerated and generalized the demand for information about environmental sustainability, economic and social concerns, and the discussion about which Humanity should adopt paths to save the species. The United Nations 2030 Agenda recognizes access to information as a critical goal in the Sustainable Development Goal of promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. In a global and inclusive society, people's access to information and the need to protect fundamental freedoms is necessarily the founding principle of the path to achieving global sustainability. The understanding of the world and society has always been founded on the study of the past, the knowledge of history, traditions, and memory. Only knowledge of memory allows us to know where we come from and to determine where we are going. Memory, which is nothing more than informational heritage, a generator agent of value and distinctive identity, is essential to create, distinguishing, and enriching socioeconomic activities based on the realities of the environment and local cultures towards socioeconomic and environmental sustainability and inclusion. In this paper, we intend to highlight the crucial role of information professionals in sustainable development, as they play unique and privileged roles in the preservation of people's identity and culture, as well as in the collection, research, processing, protection, promotion, enhancement, and transmission of information, which guarantee the viability of Humanity's cultural heritage and access to information as one of the goals of sustainable development.

Abstract: The preservation of cultural identity among refugees, migrants and minority communities poses a serious challenge in the context of increasing global travel. This essay examines several tactics meant to support social cohesiveness and integration within host nations while still protecting cultural identity. This research identifies critical elements that support the effective preservation of cultural heritage by an extensive analysis of the body of existing literature. The study highlights the value of inclusive policies, community-driven projects, and educational programs in promoting a sense of respect and belonging across various communities. It also emphasizes how important intercultural communication and cooperation are to reducing cultural differences and promoting social harmony. This study offers a sound understanding of how cultural integration and preservation can coexist, ultimately leading to more inclusive and cohesive societies, by looking at successful models and potential roadblocks. Policymakers, social workers, educators, and community leaders who are dedicated to promoting social integration and cultural variety in a global community that is becoming more interconnected will find great value in these findings.

This study explores the integration of socio-cultural dimensions into Indonesia's maritime defense strategy, focusing on strengthening maritime identity and archipelagic community resilience. It aims to examine multifaceted aspects of maritime identity, identify traditional practices and resilience mechanisms, analyze preservation challenges, explore existing integration efforts, and develop a comprehensive socio-cultural framework for maritime defense. Employing a qualitative, exploratory approach with literature study as the primary data collection method, the research analyzes academic journals, books, and policy documents through thematic analysis and synthesis. Key findings reveal the multifaceted nature of Indonesia's maritime identity, encompassing historical, economic, social, and ecological dimensions. The study highlights the rich traditional ecological knowledge and resilience mechanisms of island communities, including sustainable resource management practices, adaptation strategies, and intergenerational knowledge transfer. Challenges such as urbanization, environmental degradation, cultural erosion, and socioeconomic inequality threaten the preservation of maritime identity and community resilience. The research also identifies existing initiatives successfully integrating socio-cultural elements into maritime strategies, such as community-based monitoring and participatory decision-making processes. The study concludes that Indonesia's maritime strength is intrinsically linked to its socio-cultural heritage and the resilience of its island communities. Integrating these elements into maritime defense strategies can enhance effectiveness, sustainability, and community engagement while preserving cultural identity. The proposed framework offers a holistic approach to maritime defense that harmonizes technological advancement with cultural preservation and community empowerment. This approach recognizes the symbiotic relationship between strategic planning, cultural heritage preservation, and sustainable development, paving the way for a more robust and culturally sensitive maritime defense strategy for Indonesia.

Purpose This paper aims to examine the devastating effects of the ongoing conflict in Gaza on its education system, a phenomenon termed “Educide”. The study documents the systematic destruction of educational infrastructure, including schools and universities, as well as the targeted killing of students and educators, which impedes current and future access to education. The paper argues that this deliberate dismantling of Gaza’s educational institutions aims to erase Palestinian culture, identity and resilience, thus hindering any prospects for SDG4. The authors emphasize the urgent need for international accountability and support to rebuild Gaza’s education sector, preserving its role in societal development, identity preservation and human rights. Design/methodology/approach This research paper uses a qualitative design, using data gathered through a comprehensive review of both grey and scholarly literature to assess the impact of the ongoing conflict on Gaza’s education system. By analyzing official reports, working papers and conference abstracts, the study compiles evidence of the systematic targeting and destruction of educational infrastructure in Gaza. This approach allows for an in-depth understanding of the conflict’s immediate and long-term effects on educational access, infrastructure and cultural preservation. The methodology underscores the critical implications of these findings and calls for urgent international intervention and accountability to protect education in conflict zones. Findings The paper’s findings reveal severe, systematic destruction of Gaza’s educational infrastructure, including schools and universities, with extensive loss of life among students and educators. The research shows that this “Educide” disrupts educational access for current and future generations, stifles intellectual growth and threatens the preservation of Palestinian identity and heritage. Evidence indicates that such deliberate targeting aims to destabilize Gaza’s social structure and hinder long-term development. The findings highlight the urgent need for international accountability to halt these acts, safeguard education as a fundamental right and rebuild Gaza’s education system to ensure resilience and continuity amid conflict. Research limitations/implications The research faces several limitations, including reliance on secondary sources, such as gray literature and official reports, which may limit firsthand insights and real-time data accuracy. In addition, the ongoing nature of the conflict restricts access to updated information and complicates direct assessment of damage. The study’s qualitative approach may also limit the ability to quantify the full extent of destruction and long-term impacts on educational outcomes. Finally, the challenging political environment may affect the availability and reliability of certain sources, potentially leading to gaps in comprehensive data on Gaza’s educational infrastructure and human resource losses. Practical implications The practical implications of this paper underscore the urgent need for international intervention to protect Gaza’s education sector. Highlighting the concept of “Educide”, the study calls for policies to prevent the targeting of educational institutions in conflict zones and mechanisms to hold perpetrators accountable. It advocates for comprehensive support to rebuild Gaza’s educational infrastructure, ensuring students and educators can safely return to learning environments. This research also serves as a foundation for policymakers, NGOs and human rights organizations to implement sustainable educational recovery programs to preserve Palestinian identity, cultural heritage and long-term development amidst ongoing challenges. Social implications The social implications of this paper are profound, as it highlights the erosion of Gaza’s educational foundations and its broader effects on Palestinian society. The systematic destruction of schools and universities disrupts education and impacts community resilience, cultural preservation and intergenerational knowledge transfer. This “Educide” undermines social cohesion by depriving young Palestinians of safe learning environments, vital support networks and prospects for socioeconomic stability. The study emphasizes the need for global support to restore these educational spaces, ensuring that education can continue to foster community strength, identity and hope within Gaza’s society amid conflict. Originality/value This paper is original in its focus on the concept of “Educide” in Gaza, a term describing the systematic targeting and destruction of educational infrastructure as a means of cultural and societal erasure. By framing the deliberate dismantling of Gaza’s education sector within a genocidal context, the paper offers a novel perspective on the intersection of conflict, education and cultural preservation. It contributes uniquely to academic and policy discourse by combining documented evidence with a call for international accountability, emphasizing the critical role of education as both a human right and a foundation for resilient societies in conflict zones.

This paper investigates the theme of cultural identity in Peggy Mohan’s Jahajin (2007), a narrative depicting the experiences of Indian indentured labourers in Trinidad. Employing a multidisciplinary methodology, this study integrates literary analysis, historical context, and feminist theory within a conceptual framework informed by Stuart Hall’s theories of cultural identity and diaspora. Through textual analysis, the research examines the protagonist’s endeavour to trace the origins and evolution of the Bhojpuri language, underscoring the pivotal role of women in cultural preservation. The feminist lens foregrounds the agency and resilience of female characters like Deeda, interrogating traditional gender norms and elucidating the gendered dynamics of migration and labour. Hall’s concepts of cultural identity and diaspora illuminate the fluid and dynamic nature of Bhojpuri and Indo-Caribbean identities. This comprehensive approach reveals the intricate intersections of gender, migration, and cultural identity, highlighting the transformative impact of migration on personal and communal identities.

Although existential needs are highly prevalent in patients with cancer, specific sources of meaning have been little explored. We investigated whether specific sources of meaning predict global meaning and psychological distress. N = 258 patients with breast (45%), lung (39%) and gynaecological cancer (16%) completed a battery of validated questionnaires at T1. Six months later (T2), n = 183 (78%) patients participated again. The primary outcomes - sources of meaning, global meaning and psychosocial distress - were measured with the Sources of Meaning Profile-Revised (SOMP-R), Life Attitude Profile-Revised (LAP-R) and modules for depression and anxiety of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9, GAD-7). Most important sources of meaning were 'engaging in personal relationships', 'preserving human values and ideals' and 'feeling financially secure'. Stepwise multivariate regression analyses controlling for demographic and medical factors revealed that 'engaging in personal relationships', 'preservation of culture and tradition' and 'interest in social and/or political causes' predicted lower depression. 'Leaving a legacy for the next generation' and 'feeling financially secure' predicted both higher depression and anxiety. The findings highlight the relevance of sources of meaning for the psychological well-being of cancer patients and point towards specific sources of meaning that should be focused in psychosocial interventions.

This study examines postcolonial African literature, focusing on the themes of identity and societal pressures in contemporary settings. The research is based on Akwaeke Emezi’s novel, The Death of Vivek Oji, which presents a complex portrayal of identity formation within a postcolonial society. Using a postcolonial analytical framework, this study critically explores the sociocultural values embedded in the novel and their influence on the protagonist’s life decisions. The analysis considers how postcolonial theory helps in understanding the preservation of identity amidst colonial legacies and societal constraints. The findings indicate that postcolonial societies often struggle to maintain their cultural identity due to the historical impact of colonialism, which sought to erase indigenous identities. The novel reveals that traditional values exert significant pressure on individuals, particularly those who deviate from societal norms, leading to conflicts between personal identity and collective expectations. This study highlights how postcolonial societies resist new Western ideologies out of fear of further identity transformation. The rejection of these ideas stems from a deep-rooted need to reclaim and safeguard cultural heritage. The analysis suggests that the protagonist’s struggles reflect broader societal tensions in postcolonial contexts. The study underscores the ongoing conflict between cultural preservation and modern influences in postcolonial societies, emphasizing the lasting effects of colonial legacies on identity formation.

Representational Sovereignty in Moroccan Amazigh Documentary Film Sheila Petty (bio) and Brahim Benbouazza (bio) For the Imazighen,1 who are the Indigenous peoples of North Africa, Indigenous language control and identity construction are the key pillars of human existence. After decades of repression through colonization, Imazighen are increasingly bringing to the fore their hidden histories, through means that ensure control of processes of self-representation, and they are working both locally and in the diaspora to reframe narratives that once erased their specific cultures by promoting Arab language and culture. Cleo Jay has written that "culture is an important arena for the Amazigh movement" and screen media plays a pivotal role in both the representation and retention of "endangered cultures. … torn between globalisation and conservatism" (69). Using a medium that has historically worked to obfuscate, exoticize, and orientalize Amazigh representations and voices by depicting them as adventurous, romantic, and non-European, Amazigh filmmakers take back their stories and reframe them from their sovereign points of view. As screen media researchers who have collaborated on a number of projects, we come from different backgrounds but share a common world-sense. As a Moroccan Amazigh, Brahim Benbouazza believes very strongly in the preservation of Amazigh identity and languages. For years, he participated in the struggle to have his language recognized as an official language in Morocco, which it finally was in 2011. As a descendant of Canadian settlers and a scholar of sub-Saharan African, Maghrebi, and Amazigh cinemas, Sheila Petty believes strongly that working in cultural contexts different from one's own necessitates the development of respectful listening skills and an openness to new experiences that are critical if one is to listen to, and understand, the goals of such artworks and artists. We both share the philosophy that applying eurocentric frames of analysis to non-eurocentric artworks [End Page 129] and texts leads to a context of mistrust and rejection of cultural and representational sovereignty. In her work on global Indigenous media, Pamela Wilson, building on previous work by Kristen Dowell (2013) and Michele Raheja (2010), proposed the term "indigenous representational sovereignty" to allow for the use of a culture's own particular logic to control and organize the process and product of artistic creation. Wilson maintains that "indigenous representational sovereignty" has evolved in different ways over time as various peoples have appropriated film and video technology and made it their own (97). In this essay, we draw on this foundational work on Indigenous screen media and build on this by looking at the theories of Amazigh scholars of culture and cinema to analyze two Moroccan Amazigh documentary films in light of their embedded representational sovereignty. In 2013, Filmmaker/historian Kamal Hachkar directed Tinghir-Jerusalem, Echoes from the Mellah, in which he travels to Tinghir, Morocco, in pursuit of his Jewish-Amazigh roots. This performative documentary contrasts sharply in style with Tala Hadid's more recent 2017 documentary, House in the Fields, in which she documents the life and rituals of a rural Amazigh community in the southwest region of Morocco's High Atlas Mountains. Themes of identity, language, land, and memory link the two films, as they depict Amazigh history and stories from Amazigh points of view. historical context and the amazigh renaissance By the 8th Century AD, Roman dominance of North Africa had waned leaving the region open to Arabo-Muslim penetration. Indigenous populations—the Imazighen (Free Men)—who had lived peacefully through major Amazigh dynasties such as the Almohades and the Almoravides, found their languages and identities slowly eroding through the centuries as Arabic took hold as the dominant language and Islam as the predominant religion (Pouessel 13–14). In 1912, France established a protectorate out of the majority of Moroccan territory and although the colonizer favored secularism, it generally allowed populations to follow their customary laws. After independence in 1956, however, Arab-Islamic nationalism dominated and the Arabic language and Islamic religion were considered pillars of the Moroccan state, which also served to justify the existence of the Moroccan king, a descendant of the prophet Mohammed (27). [End Page 130] In the early post-independence years, Arabic was enshrined in the Constitution as Morocco's official...

Protection of cultural heritage is a nation's commitment to protect its cultural heritage. This study aims at finding the relationship between the law on cultural preservation and the law of traditional cultural expression in copyright law, especially about cultural richness and its juridical consequences and to know the application of law on cultural heritage in Malang as mandated by Law Number 11 of 2010 on Cultural Heritage. To achieve these objectives, juridical research was conducted with the orientation of two approaches, namely normative juridical to achieve the first objective, and empirical juridical to achieve the second goal. The normative approach was carried out with the stage of conducting a positive law inventory and its historical context, classification, and semantic, syntactic and phenomenological analysis. Empirical juridical research was conducted by examining how the practice of implementing the cultural heritage law in the field, namely in the city of Malang. Primary data obtained through observation and interviews with informants. Secondary data obtained from the document of education and culture of Malang City, books and related journals. Data analysis was done by triangulation with experts in the field of cultural preservation, presented in the form of description and tables. The results showed that: 1) there is an unconformity between the laws governing cultural heritage and copyright law, especially Traditional Cultural Expression. 2) In the city of Malang, the protection of cultural heritage has not been fully done since there is no Culture Preservation Ethic, Cultural Heritage Team of Malang City that can not work optimally. Keywords: Cultural Reserve, Traditional Cultural Expressions, Cultural Heritage

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to report the results of a qualitative study exploring the conditions associated with the creation, preservation and transmission of Shuishu archives in China, and the crises today in their preservation and transmission and the reasons behind them. It also proposes activation mechanisms to shift Shuishu archives from jeopardized collective memory to preservable cultural memory.Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured interviews and ethnographic fieldwork were conducted over the course of a month in 2015.FindingsThe creation, preservation and transmission of Shuishu archives in the community of the Shui rely upon the community’s closed system. But this system has been broken as a result of modernization and wide use of new media in China. To preserve and transmit Shuishu archives to future generations, there needs to be mutual trust and equitable cooperation between government archives and the Shuishushi. The “cultural consciousness” of the Shui needs to be stimulated, and more members of the Shui and the whole of society need to participate in the preservation and transmission of this distinctive memory.Practical implicationsThe study can provide a provocative example for education in preservation and LIS about community culture and archiving, and the preservation of social memory, identity and culture. The activation mechanisms seek to aid in the preservation and transmission of Shuishu archives and other similar community memory.Originality/valueThe study uses semi-structured interviews and ethnographic methodology to develop a rich understanding of the history and the status quo of the preservation and transmission of Shuishu archives. It redefines Shuishu archives and sheds light on the roles government archives should play in the preservation and transmission of Shuishu archives.

The present paper aimsto identify the use of Digital Technologies of Information and Communication –DTIC in the preservation of memory and cultural identity of traditional communities in the scientific productions of Information Science in Brazil. The methodology adopted is the Systematic Literature Review with qualitative approach, in which therewere researched journals indexed by the Reference Database of Journal Articles in Information Science (BRAPCI) published from 2016 to 2021. Therewere analyzed the journals which presented in the title, abstract and/or keywords themes about preservation of memory/identity related to the use of the DTIC/TIC and the traditional peoplesand communities of Brazil. The results point that therewere recovered few papersthat aretotally related to the preservation of memory, traditional communities and the use of DTIC/TIC. However, it was possible to note that the DTIC have been used with the purpose of preservation of memory in several contexts. Moreover, despite of the preservation of memory and cultural identity, the used DTIC still haveas a purpose the dissemination and visibility of these peoples, in order to require the due respect and the full exercise of their citizenship fromthe State and the Society.

This study reviews the implementation of Hindu Religious Education in tourism development in Bali with the functionality of local wisdom and spirituality. The rapid growth of the tourism sector in Bali threatens the preservation of local culture and spirituality. This research aims to identify the role of Hindu Religious Education in integrating spiritual and cultural values in tourism management while maintaining a balance between economic aspects and cultural preservation. Through qualitative methods with case studies, data was obtained from in-depth interviews with various related parties. The results of the study show that Hindu Religious Education plays an important role in maintaining and spreading Balinese cultural and spiritual values in the tourism sector. This integration also helps protect sacred places and religious practices from the negative impacts of tourism. However, the main challenge faced is the commercialization of tourism which can come at the expense of the preservation of cultural identity. Thus, tourism management that combines Hindu religious values and local wisdom offers a sustainable model and respects culture. It is important to find a balance between economic development and the preservation of Hindu cultural identity and spirituality in Bali in the long term.