Introduction
In 1994 Rwanda faced one of the worst genocides in recorded history due to deep ethnic divisions within the country. But have controversial government attempts at reconciliation and state propaganda really healed a brutally divided society?
This video is part of our school series 'Representation, Protest and Political Movement’, which looks at the intersection of economics, politics and history and the effect on modern society. It is based on the published research Erasing Ethnicity? Propaganda, Nation Building, and Identity in Rwanda
(Arthur Blouin and Sharun W. Mukand).
The project is a partnership between Discover Economics, the ESRC CAGE Research Centre and the All-Ireland Centre of Excellence in Economics, History and Policy (CEPH).
Who is the resource aimed at?
Suitable for key stage 4 and key stage 5 students (14 to 18 year olds)
How can the resource be used?
This video can be used as a standalone resource, or with the teaching suggestions below to form a full lesson.
How does the resource link to the curriculum?
The lesson plan and accompanying PowerPoint allow teachers to link this lesson to the curriculum in history.
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