THE NEED FOR ACTION CONCERNING CULTURAL SAFETY IN TERMS OF ITS PRESENT THREATS Cover Image

POJĘCIOWE ASPEKTY BEZPIECZEŃSTWA KULTUROWEGO ORAZ JEGO ZAGROŻENIA W EUROPIE
THE NEED FOR ACTION CONCERNING CULTURAL SAFETY IN TERMS OF ITS PRESENT THREATS

Author(s): Wojciech M. Hrynicki
Subject(s): Security and defense
Published by: Wyższa Szkoła Bezpieczeństwa Publicznego i Indywidualnego “Apeiron” w Krakowie
Keywords: safety;cultural safety;threats to cultural safety;need for action regarding cultural safety;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the paper is to present the need for action concerning cultural safety in terms of its present threats. The author defines cultural safety and identifies threats related to it, paying attention to multiculturalism and subsequent globalization, migration, the notion of exile, economic differentiation of societies, climate changes, plundering, thefts and illegal turnover of cultural assets. In conclusion, the author stresses the necessity for taking action both by states and governmental organizations to protect cultural heritage and safety as well as active support for non-governmental organizations and international actions in this respect (particularly the ones under the auspices of the United Nations).

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 16
  • Page Range: 190-204
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish