Part 9/11:
In grappling with its historical guilt, modern Germany must wrestle with a consciousness that seeks to avoid repetition of past atrocities while simultaneously navigating current human rights violations both domestically and internationally. The stark contrast in how historical education and remembrance intersect with current political realities indicates a society unsure of how to reconcile its traumatic past with its dynamic present.
The rhetoric surrounding awareness of anti-Semitism must also expand to include an acknowledgment of the plight of Palestinian people, reflecting a broader understanding of oppression without selective empathy.