The Righteous Among the Nations of the World

Biniecki, Susan M. Yelich; Donley, Sarah

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“…The preferences are also in line with other evidence derived from the pedagogical tradition of Holocaust education that emphasizes individual experiences over ethically oriented collective memory and humanises statistics [61,62]. We also suggest that our respondents represent a trend in memorial museums in which collective memory is also articulated through the lens of victim perspectives [63], specifically in regard to the rescue of Jews by the Righteous Among the Nations [64]. This trend can be seen in the increasing number of memorial museums dedicated to the memory of the Holocaust and those who risked their lives to save Jews that have opened in recent years.…”

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Social Media as Lieux for the Convergence of Collective Trajectories of Holocaust Memory—A Study of Online Users in Germany and Italy

Manca,

Passarelli

2023

Heritage

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By articulating a shared victimhood or guilt or responsibility, memorial museums are designed as ethical projects that encourage visitors to learn from the past to build a “better future”. In contemporary Europe, Holocaust memorials and museums constitute a trajectory of remembrance about public Holocaust memory that consolidates political legitimacy and articulates national narratives of the legacy of WWII. In parallel, increasing adoption and spread of digital technologies have resulted in a convergence and a globalisation of themes and user interests associated with Holocaust memory. The purpose of this study is to investigate the perspectives and interests of users of the social media profiles of a group of Holocaust museums and memorials in Germany and Italy. Using a primarily quantitative approach, the study sought to understand the motivations, interests, and online activities of users of nine Holocaust museums and memorials. While national narratives regarding public policy continue to diverge in the two countries, users express a convergence of interests and motivations when using these social media profiles. This dual venture of Holocaust memory is a complex yet powerful example of how the globalisation of digital media is playing an increasingly significant role in European contemporary society.

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Section: A High Level Of Interest But Low Levels Of Interactionsupporting

confidence: 86%

Social Media as Lieux for the Convergence of Collective Trajectories of Holocaust Memory—A Study of Online Users in Germany and Italy

Manca,

Passarelli

2023

Heritage

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“…The content preferences are also consistent with other indications from the theoretical‐practical tradition of Holocaust education, which emphasises individual experience over ethically oriented collective memory and humanises statistics (Foster et al, 2020; Gray, 2014). Our respondents seem to be representative of the tendency of memorial museums to articulate collective memory through the lens of the victims' perspective (Oztig, 2023), focusing on the Righteous Among the Nations' rescue of the Jews (Yelich Biniecki & Donley, 2016). Thus, the content analysis of the social media profiles of the four museums considered (Manca, 2022) shows that users' interests reflect the intertwining of transnational and national memories found in our participants' responses.…”

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An examination of learning ecologies associated with the Holocaust: The role of social media

Manca

Raffaghelli

2023

Computer Assisted Learning

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BackgroundHolocaust memory and learning processes have become increasingly mediatised as a result of rapid technological advances. There is, however, little information available regarding how people learn about this topic informally through social media.ObjectivesThis paper explores how adult learners develop their learning ecologies by using social media to learn about the Holocaust informally.MethodsThe study uses a learning ecology perspective to analyse the interests, expectations and learning process of a group of adult learners (N = 276). An online survey tool was developed to collect information on the interests, expectations, and benefits of learning about Holocaust‐related topics among online users of four Italian Holocaust museums' social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to summarise the characteristics of the sample and to answer the research questions.Results and ConclusionsThe results show that most of the respondents are mostly women, with an average age of 50 and a higher level of education. In terms of interest and expectations, they are particularly interested in issues related to the intertwining of transnational and national memory. They also express a sense of civic responsibility with regard to the legacy of the Holocaust. Finally, components of the learning process show proactive behaviour and a preference for individual learning, while interaction with peers is considered less important.TakeawaysThere is an urgent need to understand how learners' preferences influence the development of learning ecologies and the types of content they are most likely to be exposed to as a result. It is also important for social media content providers to understand that learners are looking for quality resources and trustworthy content to further their education.

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The Righteous Among the Nations of the World

Cited by 2 publications

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Social Media as Lieux for the Convergence of Collective Trajectories of Holocaust Memory—A Study of Online Users in Germany and Italy

Social Media as Lieux for the Convergence of Collective Trajectories of Holocaust Memory—A Study of Online Users in Germany and Italy

An examination of learning ecologies associated with the Holocaust: The role of social media

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