Collective Memory In The South Summary

When reading the reading about collective memory in the South, I thought about how people used some of these memories to develop a dominant culture. These former narratives of the past can either subjugate or empower by building up or tearing down communities. That is why I believe within southern history, the memories have given some Caucasians that idea that they are the superior race. At the same time, some of these memories have given some in the African American community that they are inferior. Regardless of social position, we all draw upon a wide variety of sources to make narratives about the past.
Based on our knowledge of the past, every person understands our present experiences in the world and relates it our collective memories.