Dr. Kristine Andra Avram

I investigate processes of meaning-making and interpretation in the context of (past) political violence.

With a focus on concepts such as guilt, responsibility, or truth, my analysis examines how narratives shape perceptions of violence, the ascription of responsibility, and processes of dealing with the past and reconciliation. My research is multi-perspective and interdisciplinary. By integrating theoretical and empirical methods — particularly ethnographic approaches, interview research, and narrative analysis — I explore the complex interactions between private, public, and official accounts of violent events and state repression. In doing so, I highlight the polyphony of societies and the complexity of social practices in contexts of political violence.

Research Area Interpretations: 3.1 Interpretation of Violence | 3.2 Memories of Violence