Historical Memory and Nation-Building Processes

Authors

  • Adeel Tariq Department of History, University of Lahore
  • Sana Khan Department of Political Science, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
  • Imran Ali Department of Sociology, University of Karachi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66238/ijrss.v4i1.66

Keywords:

Historical memory, nation-building, Pakistan, collective identity, political discourse, media, education, historical narratives

Abstract

Historical memory plays a crucial role in shaping national identities and nation-building processes. In post-colonial states such as Pakistan, the construction of historical narratives has been pivotal in creating a unified national consciousness. This article examines the significance of historical memory in Pakistan’s nation-building, exploring how collective memory is shaped by political, social, and cultural forces. We investigate the role of education, media, and political discourse in framing national narratives and the challenges posed by historical amnesia. The study draws on case studies of key events such as the partition of India, the creation of Pakistan, and the conflicts of the 1970s to analyze how these moments have been remembered, forgotten, and reinterpreted over time

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Published

2024-06-30

How to Cite

Adeel Tariq, Sana Khan, & Imran Ali. (2024). Historical Memory and Nation-Building Processes. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCES, 4(1), 14–22. https://doi.org/10.66238/ijrss.v4i1.66

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024)

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