Historical symbols: a source of social cohesion or subjugation?
SOURCE: HSRC Review
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2016
TITLE AUTHOR(S): R.Mashigo
KEYWORDS: CAMEROON, HERITAGE RESOURCES, MUSEUMS, SOCIAL COHESION
DEPARTMENT: Impact Centre (IC), Impact Centre (PRESS), Impact Centre (CC)
Web link: http://www.hsrc.ac.za/en/review/hsrc-review-oct-to-dec-2016/historical-symbols
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 9508
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/10432
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/10432
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2016
TITLE AUTHOR(S): R.Mashigo
KEYWORDS: CAMEROON, HERITAGE RESOURCES, MUSEUMS, SOCIAL COHESION
DEPARTMENT: Impact Centre (IC), Impact Centre (PRESS), Impact Centre (CC)
Web link: http://www.hsrc.ac.za/en/review/hsrc-review-oct-to-dec-2016/historical-symbols
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 9508
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/10432
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/10432
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Abstract
The key functions of historical structures and artefacts are to uphold the heritage of a community, shape the community's identity, promote social cohesion, and spark conversations on societal issues. Refilwe Mashigo applies findings from a Cameroon study to the recent debate on historical monuments in South Africa and concludes that, for museums to play their role in serving the public, they must remain free from political control.-
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