Memory, space, and peace-building in the UAE
Critical peace education through the Abrahamic Family House
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21691662 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Najwa Belkziz (0000-0001-9611-6566, New York University Abu Dhabi, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 537-554 |
| Publication date | 2026-04-03 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Teaching in Higher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1356-2517 • E-ISSN: 1470-1294 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13562517.2025.2610214 |
| OpenAlex | W7117706221 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 9 |
This article uses Henri Lefebvre’s theory of differential space alongside critical peace pedagogy to examine how the Abrahamic Family House (AFH) and the Crossroads of Civilizations Museum (CCM) function as pedagogical environments that invite reflection on coexistence, pluralism, and shared civic values in the UAE. Using spatial ethnography, discourse analysis, and reflective practitioner inquiry, it investigates how students engage with these peace spaces and how their responses illuminate both the possibilities and the limits of teaching peace in contexts shaped by regional histories of conflict and trauma. The analysis demonstrates that, while state-supported initiatives may not always address the complexities of lived experience, sites like the AFH and the CCM offer valuable opportunities for youth-led dialogue and contextualized learning. The article shows how critical peace educators have much to gain from engaging constructively with such initiatives, which are increasingly relevant to broader global conversations on pluralism and higher education
Accountability · Higher education · Peace Education · Qualitative research · Critical and Liberation Pedagogy · Educator Training and Historical Pedagogy · Peace and Human Rights Education
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |