Sociologija 2022 Volume 64, Issue 1, Pages: 94-116
https://doi.org/10.2298/SOC2201094D
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Collective memory-work: Origins, theoretical considerations, and practice
Đorđević Ana (Univerzitet u Beogradu, Institut za filozofiju i društvenu teoriju), ana.djordjevic@instifdt.bg.ac.rs
The subject of this paper is social-scientific methodology collective
memory-work and its relevance for psychological inquiry. The aim is to
present it through elaboration of its historical and theoretical foundations
and assumptions, as well as practical guidance for research. From the
original idea until current literature, chosen aspects of this methodology
are considered within certain theoretical frameworks and debates, with
accompanying dilemmas, which is why the paper has polemic character.
Introduction outlines the relevance of this methodology, as well as the
relevance of the paper, as the first elaborated review of this subject in
regional languages. Next follows the historical look at the pioneering
project of collective memory-work, its feminist-Marxist background, as well
as consideration of several theoretical aspects (subjectification, memories,
experience and theory, collective deconstruction, person). Basic assumptions
of the memory-work are derived from previous discussion and presented
separately. The next section contains main directions of development and
applications of the methodology, considerations relevant for psychological
topics, and comparison with similar methodologies. Subsequent is the
practical part of the paper, where the basic guidance for research is
offered through progressive sequencing of the research phases. Finally,
dilemmas regarding evaluation criteria for collective memory-work are
discussed. In the conclusion, the place and relevance of this methodology
for social-scientific and psychological research are summarized.
Keywords: collective memory-work, feminism, methodology, subjectification, personal experience, critical reflection
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