Author : Sophia Wiatrowski
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (143 download)
Book Synopsis “Vergangenheitsbewältigung in the Present” by : Sophia Wiatrowski
Download or read book “Vergangenheitsbewältigung in the Present” written by Sophia Wiatrowski and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding one’s past can be difficult and can often bring complicated feelings and emotions when reliving such memories. In Germany this is referred to as Vergangenheitsbewältigung (Ver-gangen-heights-be-vait-igung) which means “coming to terms with the past.” The term Vergangenheitsbewältigung was created in Germany as a way to remember and educated those about the mistakes made during World War II (Rustchmann). Through analyzing the history of the term, the social understanding of the term, and my individual experiences when it comes to the topic it is understood how “coming to terms with the past” impacts people in the 21st century. In this analysis there will be historical context that explains why and how this term became so prevalent in German culture, especially how it has impacted various parts of German society, such as the arts. Then exploring how its continuity has impacted the generations that came after the events of World War II and how these three generations reflect when it comes to the past. Then by moving into my individual experiences, being in Germany as well as being a part of the fourth generation of German decedents. Through this creative work of analyzing historical significance, societal impact, personal experience, and my generational impact it is evident that Vergangenheitsbewältigung or “coming to terms with the past” impacts people differently.