
Negotiating Language, Constructing Race: Disciplining Difference in Singapore
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형식
하드커버
페이지
302
언어
영어
출판됨
May 18, 2000
출판사
De Gruyter Mouton
ISBN-10
3110156792
ISBN-13
9783110156799
설명
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.