Stories of Migration

Human history is made up of multifaceted stories of migration. But not all of these stories are told and heard. Many of them are either unknown or entirely absent from memory. Some migration stories are glorified, while others are obscured and treated as problems. Indeed, stories of migration are always framed by public and political interests.

This thematic area acknowledges the polyphony of narratives in pluralist societies. It examines varied memories and explores less well-known perspectives on migration. It looks at individual, collective, intertwined, marginalized, competing, complex and not (yet) told migration stories.

How are stories of migration told in Germany? How are they framed socially and politically? Whose memories count? What value and potential do migration stories hold in the context of educational and cultural work?