Exhibition: Social Assistance and Coercion in Switzerland

Description

Exhibition in public space accompanied by a participatory project. In a powerful and accessible way, it sheds light on a long-hidden chapter of Swiss history: the forced protective measures, which affected hundreds of thousands of children, adolescents, and adults. The exhibition highlights the dilemma between social protection and coercion, gives voice to those concerned, and evokes empathy for those who were – and still are – marginalized by society. It offers a critical view of the past and present. Note: This text was translated by an automatic translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.

Highlights

• Exhibition on forced protective measures in Switzerland
• Inclusive participatory project
• Critical reflection on the past and present

General Information

The exhibition takes place at the Mediathek Wallis in Brig and addresses an obscure chapter of Swiss history. It highlights the dilemmas between social protection and coercion, while giving voice to those concerned.

Location

Schlossstrasse 30, 3900 Brig, Switzerland

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