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Genocide Studies - Analyse the question of resposibility

Titel: Genocide Studies - Analyse the question of resposibility

Seminararbeit , 2006 , 13 Seiten

Autor:in: Frank Weinert (Autor:in)

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Different types of genocide victimise different groups of the„others“. The process of dehumanising, objectifying and giving the perpetrators a victim hood varies a lot. Something all genocide have in common besides the fact that people are victimised, might be: There are people responsible for the genocide.

This essay tries to analyse the different levels of responsibility and will provide answers by looking at different type of genocide and several stages within different genocide.
But first it seems to be useful to discuss what responsibility is and how to distinguish between different levels and components. Furthermore it will be discussed the boarder between legal and moral responsibility.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • Introduction
    • The essays approach to responsibility
    • Levels of responsibility
  • Crimes according to the Geneva Convention
    • Legal and moral responsibility
    • No legal but moral responsibility
  • The ingredients for Genocide
    • The arisen of the Nazi Party/ NSDAP
    • Bystanders, companions, accomplices and participants
  • Memorialisation in Literature/ Another aspect of responsibility
    • "Der Vorleser"
    • A perpetrator's responsibility
  • Conclusion
  • Reference

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This essay aims to analyze the different levels of responsibility in the context of genocide, exploring the actions of various individuals and groups involved in such atrocities. The essay examines the complexities of determining who is responsible and to what extent, considering factors like legal and moral responsibility, the role of bystanders, and the influence of historical narratives.
  • Different levels of responsibility in genocide
  • The distinction between legal and moral responsibility
  • The influence of societal factors and ideologies on individual actions
  • The role of bystanders and the concept of collective responsibility
  • The impact of memorialization and literature on understanding responsibility

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction discusses the complexities of assigning responsibility for genocide, emphasizing the need to consider the individual actions, motivations, and consequences. The essay introduces its approach to analyzing responsibility, focusing on the "who, what, why, and when" of each act. It further discusses the distinction between legal and moral responsibility, drawing examples from the Holocaust and the Armenian genocide.

The chapter on crimes according to the Geneva Convention delves into the legal and moral ramifications of genocide, highlighting the concept of "crimes against humanity." It explores the responsibilities of individuals and states under international law and the challenges of prosecuting perpetrators.

The section on the ingredients for genocide examines the factors that contribute to the development and execution of genocidal acts. It explores the rise of the Nazi Party and the role of individual actors in the Holocaust, emphasizing the influence of ideologies and the normalization of violence. The chapter also discusses the various roles played by bystanders, companions, accomplices, and participants in genocide.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Key terms and concepts explored in this essay include genocide, responsibility, legal responsibility, moral responsibility, bystanders, perpetrators, victims, Nazi regime, Holocaust, Armenian genocide, Rwandan genocide, "Der Vorleser," memorialization, and the influence of historical narratives on collective memory.
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Details

Titel
Genocide Studies - Analyse the question of resposibility
Hochschule
University of Technology, Sydney
Veranstaltung
Genocide Studies
Autor
Frank Weinert (Autor:in)
Erscheinungsjahr
2006
Seiten
13
Katalognummer
V180143
ISBN (eBook)
9783656028345
Sprache
Englisch
Schlagworte
genocide studies analyse
Produktsicherheit
GRIN Publishing GmbH
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Frank Weinert (Autor:in), 2006, Genocide Studies - Analyse the question of resposibility, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/180143
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