비교문화연구 (Cross-Cultural Studies)
- 제52권
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- Pages.417-446
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- 2018
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- 1598-0685(pISSN)
프랑스의 노예제 기억과 과들루프의 노예제 기념관 <메모리알 악트Mémorial ACTe>
Memory of Slavery in France and the "Mémorial ACTe" in Guadeloupe
초록
노예제와 노예무역에 대한 프랑스의 기억문화는 노예제 폐지에 국한되어 있던 시선에서 점차 노예제로 인해 아프리카 흑인들이 겪었던 삶의 역사로 그 지평을 넓혀가고 있다. 1998년 노예제 폐지 150주년을 맞이하면서 고통의 역사를 내면에 간직하고 있었던 해외영토 대중들의 사회운동에 의해 이러한 물결은 널리 퍼져나가기 시작했다. 프랑스 정부도 해외영토에서 가장 근본적인 정신적 문제의 뿌리가 되는 노예제에 대해서 최근 20여 년 동안 여러 경로를 통해 비교적 지속적이고 적극적이며 빠르게 대처하고 있다. 특히 2001년 '토비라 법'이 상원에서 통과된 후로, '노예제 기억위원회Le
The culture of memory in France regarding slavery and slave trade has slowly been expanding its horizons: from limited perspective focusing on abrogation of slavery to inclusion of discussion on real experiences and suffering of African slaves. This change has been particularly noticeable since the 150th anniversary of abrogation of slavery in France in 1998. It was the year that citizens of French overseas territories that had internalized this painful and shameful history of suffering formed a visible social movement. For the last two decades, the French government has also demonstrated consistent, proactive and prompt response to discussions of issues rooted in slavery in overseas territories, wherein slavery is the root of fundamental problems. In particular, when the Taubira Law (2001) was passed in the Senate, the Committee for the Memory of Slavery was established. This committee has since contributed to better assessment and understanding of French history of slavery and slave trade. Such was the profound as well as significant change in public perception as well as in legal and social aspects that culminated in the 2015 establishment of
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