Heritage, public history and democracy
This paper examines the complex relationship between heritage, public history and democracy, arguing that heritage is not a neutral transmission of the past but a contested, constructed and politically charged process. Drawing on critical heritage studies and public history scholarship, the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | deu |
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Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory, Belgrade
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Filozofija i Društvo |
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| Online Access: | https://doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0353-5738/2025/0353-57382502521N.pdf |
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| Summary: | This paper examines the complex relationship between heritage, public history
and democracy, arguing that heritage is not a neutral transmission of the
past but a contested, constructed and politically charged process. Drawing
on critical heritage studies and public history scholarship, the text
evaluates how dynamic memory practices can both empower communities and
reinforce existing power structures. Special attention is paid to the
concept of dissonant heritage, which challenges singular narratives by
exposing the omissions, silences and exclusions inherent in heritage-making
processes. In contexts where democratic institutions are fragile or
delegitimised, the paper identifies grassroots, bottom-up heritage
initiatives as spaces for civic interventions and resistance. This work
advocates participatory and reflective heritage practices, positioning
heritage and public history as essential tools for democratic engagement and
future-oriented cultural governance. |
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| ISSN: | 0353-5738 2334-8577 |