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This article examines the recent surge in memory studies within anthropology, expressing concern over what Berliner perceives as an overemphasis on individual narratives of trauma and suffering. He argues that this focus often neglects the broader social, political, and economic contexts that shape these experiences. Berliner critiques the tendency to treat memory as an unmediated reflection of the past, highlighting the constructed and selective nature of memory. He also cautions against the potential for memory studies to be exploited for political purposes, particularly in situations of conflict and reconciliation. While acknowledging the importance of individual experiences, Berliner calls for a more critical and nuanced approach to memory studies that considers the complex interplay between individual narratives and broader structural forces.

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