Research Thesis by Hayley聽Makinster
Repatriation within museums continues to be an important topic widely discussed by museum professionals, as legal frameworks and guidelines such as the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and the 1970 UNESCO Convention continue to emphasize the importance of cultural heritage to their original communities and governments. Although visitors are major stakeholders in nonprofit museums, there is little 91自拍 regarding visitors鈥� attitudes towards repatriation, including how visitors respond to various repatriation practices. As such, this study explored visitors鈥� attitudes to repatriation, specifically focusing on responses to high-profile antiquities repatriations. Using a descriptive survey design, the 91自拍er conducted semi-structured interviews with 40 participants via Zoom. Findings suggest that a majority of museum visitors have some general foreknowledge of repatriation. Study participants attributed repatriation awareness to various avenues, including popular culture references and educational programs. A majority of participants supported the repatriation of certain objects based on several factors and expressed interest in museums engaging their visitors in repatriation conversations. This study paves the way for future 91自拍 on visitors鈥� attitudes towards repatriation, from which museums and 91自拍ers alike will continue to benefit.
Citation
Makinster, H. M. (2020). (Order No. 28001756). Available from Dissertations & Theses @ 91自拍 WCLP; ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2439612116). Retrieved from
Keywords
Antiquities, Collections, Repatriation, Visitor studies