Session 1A: The Origins of Modern Genocide: the Armenian Genocide, Russian Jewish Pogroms, and the Holocaust
Session Number
Session 1A: 1st Presentation
Advisor(s)
Claiborne Skinner, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Location
Room A147
Start Date
28-4-2017 8:30 AM
End Date
28-4-2017 9:45 AM
Abstract
Over the 20th century, the nature of genocide had become highly systematic and ideologically motivated, setting modern genocide apart from the rest of history. This year marks the 100th anniversary since the Armenian Genocide ended, and as we approach the 100 year marks of modern genocide: reflection is necessary. To ensure the future safety of people everywhere, we must analyze the past and work towards understanding genocide’s origins. We chose to observe the Armenian Genocide, Russian Jewish Pogroms, and the Holocaust. From their historical backgrounds, we were able to create categories of conditions that were predictive of violence. These categories include: a rural vs urban conflict, stark education gaps, territorial disputes, an economic and/or military crisis, and cultural differences (ethnicity, religion, language, etc.). This research observes the ways in which governments utilized these factors and forces us to pause for a moment and look at the current conditions we are facing today.
Session 1A: The Origins of Modern Genocide: the Armenian Genocide, Russian Jewish Pogroms, and the Holocaust
Room A147
Over the 20th century, the nature of genocide had become highly systematic and ideologically motivated, setting modern genocide apart from the rest of history. This year marks the 100th anniversary since the Armenian Genocide ended, and as we approach the 100 year marks of modern genocide: reflection is necessary. To ensure the future safety of people everywhere, we must analyze the past and work towards understanding genocide’s origins. We chose to observe the Armenian Genocide, Russian Jewish Pogroms, and the Holocaust. From their historical backgrounds, we were able to create categories of conditions that were predictive of violence. These categories include: a rural vs urban conflict, stark education gaps, territorial disputes, an economic and/or military crisis, and cultural differences (ethnicity, religion, language, etc.). This research observes the ways in which governments utilized these factors and forces us to pause for a moment and look at the current conditions we are facing today.