
Negotiating Language, Constructing Race: Disciplining Difference in Singapore
بواسطة
Nirmala Srirekam Purushotam
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تنسيق
غلاف صلب
صفحات
302
لغة
الإنجليزية
منشور
May 18, 2000
الناشر
De Gruyter Mouton
رقم ISBN-10
3110156792
رقم ISBN-13
9783110156799
الوصف
In the exploration of multicultural complexities in Singapore, the work delves into how language and race interplay in societal structures. The author examines the ways in which language is not merely a communication tool but also a means of establishing identity and difference among various racial communities.
Through nuanced analysis, the narrative highlights the intricate dynamics of power and discipline that shape social interactions. By addressing the historical and contemporary implications of language use, it illuminates the role it plays in reinforcing or challenging racial boundaries.
Set against the backdrop of Singapore's unique cultural landscape, the text provokes thought on how negotiation of language reflects broader issues of race, identity, and belonging in an increasingly globalized world.
Through nuanced analysis, the narrative highlights the intricate dynamics of power and discipline that shape social interactions. By addressing the historical and contemporary implications of language use, it illuminates the role it plays in reinforcing or challenging racial boundaries.
Set against the backdrop of Singapore's unique cultural landscape, the text provokes thought on how negotiation of language reflects broader issues of race, identity, and belonging in an increasingly globalized world.