Groups intent on the political, economic and religious domination of others most often neutralize the social, economic, and religious traditions of those whom they wish to control. This practice is known as cultural genocide. The panel will discuss the specifics of such actions today in places like Tibet, Cambodia, Rwanda, and Iraq, with historical reference to past events during the Crusades, in Ancient Babylonia, and the Spanish invasion of the Americas. Panelists will probe why this phenomenon still flourishes, its effects on decimated peoples as well as the benefits, if any, to the dominators.
Participants
Greg Tate, cultural critic
Tashi Wangdi, representative in the Americas of HH the Dalai Lama
Elizabeth A. Sackler, Founder and President of the American Indian Ritual Object Repatriation Foundation
Moderator
Martin Mullin, artist and art historian
Co-sponsored by the Wolfson Center for National Affairs at The New School.
This event is presented as part of the Vera List Center’s program cycle on “Considering Forgiveness.”