Representations of Holocaust protagonists in history education in Polish primary schools under the rule of the Law and Justice party
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This article examines how the ‘historical policy’ of the Law and Justice party influenced Holocaust education in Poland at the mandatory primary school level (7–14-year-olds). It analyzes the party’s programs vis-à-vis the Holocaust and the representations of Holocaust protagonists – perpetrators, victims, and others – in the history core curriculum, history textbooks, and teaching practice as presented by teachers in interviews. The analysis shows that the representations of Holocaust protagonists in Polish primary school history education are considerably influenced by the nationalist approach originating from the ruling party's ‘historical policy’ and stressing the salvation of Jews from the Holocaust by Poles.
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Holocaust Education Curriculum and Schoolbooks Schools: Non-Jewish Political Parties Main Topic: Holocaust and Memorial
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30(1)
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132-156
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Link to article (paywalled), Representations of Holocaust protagonists in history education in Polish primary schools under the rule of the Law and Justice party
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Representations of Holocaust protagonists in history education in Polish primary schools under the rule of the Law and Justice party. 2024: 132-156. https://archive.jpr.org.uk/10.1080/17504902.2023.2245284
