International Journal of Heritage Studies, Volume 31, Issue 9 (2025)
(partial open access)
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce that our special issue, “Heritage in the Margins: Forgetting, Remembering, Rewriting,” has been published with the International Journal of Heritage Studies. We’d like to thank all the authors who contributed to this issue and for the insightful conversations we shared around the topics we explored.
This collection of articles explores how marginalized communities navigate heritage preservation, representation, and cultural memory in complex and often contested spaces.
What’s Inside:
Heritage in the Margins: Forgetting, Remembering, Rewriting – Merve Kayikci and Sertaç Sehlikoglu
https://doi.org/10.1080/13527258.2025.2543747
Islam Exhibited – Merve Kayikci examines representation challenges in pluralistic societies
https://doi.org/10.1080/13527258.2025.2535326
Inheritance Without the Heritage – Sertaç Sehlikoglu explores ecological dimensions of cultural conquest narratives through fig trees
https://doi.org/10.1080/13527258.2025.2496873
Life-Sustaining Transboundary Survival – Nelli Sargsyan & Tamar Shirinian rethink Armenian heritage struggles
https://doi.org/10.1080/13527258.2024.2401806
Colonialism as ‘Shared History’? – Alexandra Oancă investigates European colonial heritage negotiations in Casablanca
https://doi.org/10.1080/13527258.2024.2386698
Identity and (Dis)owning the Past – Erol Saglam provides anthropological insights into heritage preservation and revitalization
https://doi.org/10.1080/13527258.2024.2443891
Why This Matters
This collection challenges traditional heritage narratives by centering voices and experiences often relegated to the margins. From Islamic representation in museums to ecological memory and transboundary survival strategies, these scholars illuminate how communities actively shape their cultural legacies.
In an era of increasing cultural polarization, understanding how marginalized communities preserve, contest, and reimagine their heritage is crucial for building more inclusive societies.
We’re grateful for the collaborative spirit that made this issue possible and excited to share these important contributions with the world.
Read the full issue: https://lnkd.in/eEvWyiSV
Warm regards,
Merve Kayikci & Sertaç Sehlikoglu
Contact Information
Merve Kayikci
Radboud University
Gender and Diversity Research Group
Contact Email
kayikci.mrve@gmail.com
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