Negotiating Language, Constructing Race: Disciplining Difference in Singapore
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Format
eBook
Pages
304
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1998
Publisher
Walter de Gruyter
ISBN-10
1306272661
ISBN-13
9781306272667
Description
In this insightful exploration, readers are invited into the complex interplay of language and race in Singapore. The work delves into how linguistic practices and policies shape social identities, revealing the ways in which language acts as a tool for negotiating cultural differences and constructing racial frameworks within society.
Through a meticulous analysis, the author uncovers the mechanisms of discipline that govern language use and the implications of these dynamics on social cohesion and identity formation. This study serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the intricate ties between language, race, and social structures in contemporary Singapore.
Through a meticulous analysis, the author uncovers the mechanisms of discipline that govern language use and the implications of these dynamics on social cohesion and identity formation. This study serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the intricate ties between language, race, and social structures in contemporary Singapore.
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