"Why do some white Jews, in particular, insist that their experiences with oppression and genocide are somehow unique? " Elie Weisel maintained exactly the opposite point of view in his speeches.
Many Holocaust education centers start from a place of universality, ie, we can learn from genocides to help stop them in the future (right down to fighting bullying). Holocaust education could be part of ethnic studies for this reason. At the same time, the Holocaust was a culmination of many historical factors and beliefs, some of which we see repeating today across the world, and it's important not to generalize it.
Was there more than 1 genocide in the world? Yes. Are they all the same? No. Clearly, the history of Japan towards China is different from anti-Semitism.
Quality reporting, as always. Terrifying views from "educated" people.
20 million Chinese were killed by Japan in World War II. Our communities have shared experience.
"Why do some white Jews, in particular, insist that their experiences with oppression and genocide are somehow unique? " Elie Weisel maintained exactly the opposite point of view in his speeches.
Many Holocaust education centers start from a place of universality, ie, we can learn from genocides to help stop them in the future (right down to fighting bullying). Holocaust education could be part of ethnic studies for this reason. At the same time, the Holocaust was a culmination of many historical factors and beliefs, some of which we see repeating today across the world, and it's important not to generalize it.
Was there more than 1 genocide in the world? Yes. Are they all the same? No. Clearly, the history of Japan towards China is different from anti-Semitism.