THE POLITICS OF MEMORY: CONSTRUCTING AND UTILIZING HISTORY IN PUBLIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Keywords:
Politics of Memory, History, Public Policy, National Identity, IdeologyAbstract
This article aims to analyze the concept of the politics of memory by examining the processes of constructing and utilizing history to support and drive public policy through the frameworks of social sciences and political science. It explores the mechanisms employed by the state and power groups to shape the meaning of the past and analyzes case studies that illustrate the role of history in policy formulation, particularly in contexts of conflict and differing ideologies. The study finds that historical memory is used as a political tool to construct national identity, legitimize policies, and shape societal direction.
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