Shaping historical consciousness: the language of Armenian genocide denial in Turkish school textbooks

This paper investigates the depiction of the Armenian Genocide in Turkish textbooks and examines correlations between changes in Turkish political dynamics and their impact on these educational resources. It analyzes concepts, methodologies, and linguistic constructs used to describe the '1915...

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Published in:	Turkish studies Vol. 25; no. 4; pp. 673 - 698
Main Author:	Safak, Ekim Diren
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Abingdon Routledge 07-08-2024 Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	Armenian genocide Concepts Consciousness EU membership Genocide genocide denial memory politics Nationalism school textbooks Textbooks Turkish history Union membership Turkey
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Summary:	This paper investigates the depiction of the Armenian Genocide in Turkish textbooks and examines correlations between changes in Turkish political dynamics and their impact on these educational resources. It analyzes concepts, methodologies, and linguistic constructs used to describe the '1915 incident,' tracking their evolution from 1980 to the present. The study also considers how events like the 1980 coup d'état, rising nationalism, and the Islamization of politics influenced textbook content, alongside changes during Turkey's bid for European Union membership. Despite a stated aim of historical accuracy in these textbooks, the research hypothesizes that their content is significantly shaped by the prevailing political climate. This work provides insights into the complex relationship between politics and historical representation in educational materials.
ISSN:	1468-3849 1743-9663
DOI:	10.1080/14683849.2024.2350965