Language:
English
Year of publication:
2010
Titel der Quelle:
Jahrbuch für Antisemitismusforschung
Angaben zur Quelle:
19 (2010) 17-32
Keywords:
Antisemitism Historiography
Abstract:
Discusses the study of antisemitism as an academic subject, focusing on the task of the Zentrum für Antisemitismusforschung in Berlin, founded in 1982. Emphasizes that the research center is an independent body, connected only to the Technische Universität, not to the German state or any interest groups. The need for such a center in Germany is motivated by political culture, the most important lesson of the the Nazi period being that society must base itself on democracy and tolerance. The state of German society must constantly be checked by observing how the majority relates to the Jewish minority. Due to its long history and varied forms of appearance, antisemitism provides a paradigm also for the study of other group conflicts and social prejudice, triggered by current waves of immigration and the presence of large ethnic minorities. Asserts that the study of antisemitism in Germany should not limit itself only to hatred of Jews, but should include the study of persecution of other minorities and stigmatized groups, including Muslims, who are currently being met with strong prejudice.
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