The (Cuban) Voice of the (Curaçaoan) People: The Making (And Taking) of a Collective Memory
Year: 2009
Type: article
Abstract: At the turn of the 20th century, Afro‐Curaçaoans developed an affinity for Cuban culture that influenced the manner to which they came to define their own collective memory. Cuba was raised to mythological status, appropriated and adapted to fit Curaçaoan daily life, enabling a new and inventive sense of belonging. This essay speaks to the intricacies involved in memory‐making, with the Cuban‐inspired memory of memories on Curaçao introduced as a relative category. It points to the variegated and tenuous nature of memory, showing how the past, when negotiated with the present, can shape group goals and demarcate membership.
Source: Journal of Historical Sociology
Author: NANETTE DE JONG
Language: English
Subfield: Cultural Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2019378976