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Full Description
The book concentrates on the construction of the trans-generational understanding of the labels of victim and perpetrator in contemporary society, investigating their impact on the diasporic consciousness of Rwandan and Bosnian communities in the United States, as well as their political participation and involvement. The book challenges the common assumption that the notion of trauma belongs almost exclusively to the victim, often leaving descendants of the perpetrator ignored and blamed through multiple generations. The comprehensive analysis in this book is rooted in both the author's experience as a survivor of genocide and her deep understanding of the various social and political dynamics that shape the lives of immigrant communities.
Contents
Preface - Acknowledgments - List of Abbreviations - Introduction: The Stories of New Generations - Who Have We Become? Exploring Identities in the Wake of Trauma and Social Categorization - Diaspora Communities: A Bridge Between Two Nations - Bosnian Historical Narratives of Instability - Rwanda's Troubling History and Current Instability - Victimhood Identity and its Marginalizing Effects - The Burden of Perpetration - Emotions of Shame, Guilt, and Pride - Diaspora Communities Fight for Assimilation - New Waves of Participation - Conclusion: The Legacy of Labels - Index.
