Anthropological Approaches to Unfinished Migrations: Arenas of Memory as a Site of Social Metamorphosis in the Atlantic Era

Historic sites of memory, including Valongo Wharf and other transatlantic slave trade ports, serve as dynamic arenas for social metamorphosis within the African Diaspora. This study reveals how contemporary engagements with these sites facilitate cultural and historical reconstruction, emphasizing the role of loss in shaping diasporic identities. By analyzing processes of voluntary, involuntary, and forced migrations, the research highlights key moments of transformation rather than measuring success, offering a nuanced understanding of Afro-descendant communities' navigation through complex narratives of past and present.

Robinson, R. (2025). Anthropological Approaches to Unfinished Migrations: Arenas of Memory as a Site of Social Metamorphosis in the Atlantic Era. The University of Chicago. https://doi.org/10.6082/XN9Y8-X8M89