| dc.description.abstract | This master thesis is an investigation into underlying ethical guidelines for the handling of human remains in institutional settings. The topic is examined by analysing guidelines related to the repository the Schreiner Collection (DSS) and the Aotearoa New Zealander research organ Karanga Aotearoa Repatriation Programme (KARP). The research question is: How do ideas regarding human remains correlate between repatriation guidelines and holding institution guidelines, and what are the underlying ideas of repatriation in the context of KARP and DSS?
Through this investigation, the main objective is to facilitate a dialogue between institutions involved in repatriation processes. The analysis is performed through a theoretical and methodological perspective in social constructivism and idea analysis. By identifying ideas, common interests and potential areas of disagreement, this thesis aims to serve as a valuable tool in mapping and resolving such processes and related questions. The thesis finds that DSS and KARP, through documents and policies, have common interests in administrative responsibility and reconciliation. These points surface in ideas about ownership, ethnic belonging, cultural heritage, and knowledge diversity. | |
