Anthropology, Department of
Nebraska Anthropologist
Date of this Version
2025
Document Type
Article
Citation
Nebraska Anthropologist (2025)
Anthropology Department, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Abstract
The debate of should human remains be displayed in museums, exhibits, classrooms, and other public areas has been a topic of discussion in recent years. This article aims to explore the positives and negatives of displaying remains through scientific racism, decolonization, ethics, and forensic anthropology. Although these characteristics may not always be present in a collection, they are common concerns, and they are also not the only concerns for displaying remains. The objective of examining this issue from multiple perspectives is to propose viable solutions for the ethical and appropriate display of human remains. This research will be geared more towards a museum setting, but the information could be dissected and adjusted to fit most situations.
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Copyright 2025, Erik Schulz. Used by permisison