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Cultural Memory

Cultural memory refers to the way in which a community remembers, collects and shares memories of past events and experiences. It is an important factor in the construction and transmission of cultural identity, as it serves as a means of connecting people to their history and past. It is also used to understand the…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Cultural memory refers to the way in which a community remembers, collects and shares memories of past events and experiences. It is an important factor in the construction and transmission of cultural identity, as it serves as a means of connecting people to their history and past. It is also used to understand the intersectional nature of culture and to examine the influence of different cultural practices, values and beliefs on people’s lives. Cultural memory can be used to inform people about current events and experiences, to inform decision makers about policy issues, to preserve the past for future generations, and to foster social cohesion.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Memory.

Journal editorial board
Tommaso Piccoli · Italy

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