La política de la memoria
Example: La política de la memoria influye en cómo interpretamos la historia reciente.
Definition
"La política de la memoria" refers to the ways in which societies manage, interpret, and use collective memories of past events, especially historical or traumatic ones, to influence identity, culture, and politics. It shapes how recent history is understood and commemorated.
Etymology
The term "la política de la memoria" combines the Spanish words 'política' meaning 'policy' or 'politics,' and 'memoria' meaning 'memory.' It emerged in academic and social contexts to describe strategies around historical memory, especially in countries recovering from conflict or dictatorship. Did you know? This phrase reflects how memory is not just personal but also a political tool.
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"La política de la memoria" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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