Intersections: Historical Identity Based Cultural Trauma

Historical Identity Based Cultural Trauma

Cultural Historical Trauma is typically imposed on groups of people based on their identity including race, culture, gender, national origin, sexual orientation or religion. It can be recent or long past. This form of trauma has been found to impact members of populations who experience it over multiple generations.  ​ 

Examples of historical identity based cultural trauma include:

- Genocide​
- Slavery​
- Forced relocation (including seizure of land or personal property)​
- War (especially in the place where one lives)​
- Erasure of culture (not allowed to utilize native language, spiritual practices, foods, holidays, etc.)​
- Denial of rights, access to services, or care​
- Identity based discrimination or violence (such as for the LGBTQIA+ community)