Joseph Jung

Joseph Jung

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Joseph Jung is a historian known for his insights into cultural representations and their historical contexts. Recently, he has been involved in a discussion regarding the 'Gallery of Nations' at the Hirschengraben school in Zurich, where he examined the representation of various cultural figures. His report concluded that while the figures were intended to symbolize equality among peoples, they are rooted in a problematic historical worldview, reflecting the complexities of how past perceptions of race and culture continue to impact present-day views.

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Joseph Jung is a former chief historian of Credit Suisse who authored a study on the figures in the Aula.

«M-Wort» statt Mohr, «Z-Wort» statt Zigeuner: Zürich im Empfindlichkeitswahn
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-13
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Joseph Jung concluded that certain figures were not created with racist intent.

Steht «Mohrenkopf» für besiegte Schwarze? Die Quellen sagen etwas anderes
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-09-06
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Joseph Jung is a historian who discusses the implications of the 'Gallery of Peoples' in the Hirschengraben school.

Schwarze Figuren gelten als nicht rassistisch
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-08-30
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