"Whereas colonialism constructs a binary opposition of colonizer and colonized, postcolonialism works to break down that binary, working with the idea that subjects and identities are multiple, diverse, contested and that experiences of colonialism are fractured along class, gender, ethnic and other lines" (Ninnes & Mehta, p. 13).
Lyotard's concept. "Differends are conflicts that cannot be resolved, because of lack of common perspectives between two parties" (Ninnes & Mehta, p. 4).
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533064652 commented on the word postcolonialism
"Whereas colonialism constructs a binary opposition of colonizer and colonized, postcolonialism works to break down that binary, working with the idea that subjects and identities are multiple, diverse, contested and that experiences of colonialism are fractured along class, gender, ethnic and other lines" (Ninnes & Mehta, p. 13).
September 20, 2011
533064652 commented on the word differend
Lyotard's concept. "Differends are conflicts that cannot be resolved, because of lack of common perspectives between two parties" (Ninnes & Mehta, p. 4).
September 20, 2011
533064652 commented on the word logocentrism
Claiming legitimacy by reference to external, universally truthful propositions. Postmodernists are opposed to logocentric thought. (Rosenau, 1991)
October 10, 2010
533064652 commented on the word discourse
All that is written and spoken and all that invites dialogue or conversation. (Rosenau, 1992)
October 10, 2010