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Abstract
The Rwandan genocide was perhaps the most paradigmatic human rights catastrophe in the post-Holocaust era, which challenged the mantra of ‘never again’. Yet as we approach the twentieth anniversary, it remains a relatively marginalised entity within mainstream English education. This paper argues that a study of the Rwandan genocide introduces a number of important issues, which are not emphasised within Holocaust education. It also draws upon a small-scale empirical study of 41 teachers’ attitudes in England, perceptions and experiences of teaching the genocide in a range of disciplines and demonstrates emerging patterns on how it is integrated into curricula and individual lessons. It concludes by advocating the study of the Rwandan genocide in its own right and the importance of students appreciating its contemporary relevance.
Notes
1. Now called the Centre for Holocaust Education (CfHE).
2. Edexcel Certificate History, Level 1/2 Certificate, (KH10).
3. OCR Geography B, J385.
4. OCR Religious Studies C (Religion and Belief in Today’s World) Units J622/J122.
5. OCR GCSE History A (Schools History Project) Unit A951/11–14.
6. 1 = very unimportant, 10 = extremely important.