'The country that doesn't want to heal itself': the burden of history, affect and women's memories in post-dictatorial Argentina

Jill Stockwell explored some of the consequences of political and state violence in Argentina during the 1970s and 1980s. She conducted interviews with women from two ideologically-opposed groups, each of which was connected to antithetical versions of the recent Argentinian past. These interviews elicited memories of trauma and narratives which did not sit comfortably with the forgetful objectives of transitional justice. This thesis contributes to our understanding of the power and significance of the deep emotions and affects that shape memories in political cultures.