Czy ludobójstwo się opłaca? Społeczno-ekonomiczne efekty ludobójstw i ich reprezentacje w dyskursie publicznym

The first aim of the article is to discuss what was gained, and lost, by various social groups as a result of genocide. To this aim, a comparison of selected total and partial genocides was conducted. The resulting gains and losses were analysed with reference to national security, territo¬rial gains, wealth, power and prestige. The second aim of the article is to analyse the impact that this knowledge has on various genocide discourses. The article focuses on three key areas – global popular culture, remembrance policies and the Polish universal education system. Se¬lected discursive strategies and their political and social consequences were discussed.