Education After Auschwitz in a United Germany

German reunification enabled the establishment of a universalist perspective on the Holocaust, shifting its perception from a uniquely German responsibility to a broader example of totalitarianism. This change allowed for a more inclusive approach to education about National Socialism, integrating values like tolerance and human rights into 'Education after Auschwitz.' The study compares the divergent value systems of East and West Germany before reunification, highlighting how the revision of East Germany's antifascist view facilitated this transition. By analyzing post-1989 educational policies, the research demonstrates that the Holocaust was reframed as a lesson on human rights, drawing parallels with Stalinism to foster universal lessons about totalitarian regimes.

Meseth, W. (2012). Education After Auschwitz in a United Germany. European Education, 44(3), 13–38. https://doi.org/10.2753/eue1056-4934440301