Genocide Studies is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to the systematic examination of genocide and mass atrocities. It encompasses the study of the historical, social, political, and psychological aspects of genocide, including its causes, processes, and consequences. This field analyzes various genocides throughout history, exploring the motivations behind these acts, the mechanisms of perpetration, and the impacts on victims and communities. Genocide Studies also aims to provide frameworks for understanding prevention and intervention measures to combat such atrocities. Scholars in this discipline often draw on history, sociology, law, political science, psychology, and ethics to develop a comprehensive understanding of genocide. Through research, education, and advocacy, this field seeks to raise awareness about the importance of recognizing and preventing genocide, promoting human rights, and fostering a commitment to remembrance and justice for victims.
Cambodia's dark history under the Khmer Rouge (1975-1979) saw over 1.7 million lives lost due to famine, forced labor, and torture. Tuol Sleng, or S-21, now a genocide museum, was…