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- Publisher
- de Gruyter
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2013 by the
- ISSN
- 1895-6106
- eISSN
- 1898-4436
- DOI
- 10.1515/lpp-2013-0015
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Abstract This paper is about “othering” in cyberspace. The roots of othering of non-Muslims in Saudi Arabia are seen in the perception of umma as special and superior, therefore automatically categorising “non-believers” as “other”. The in-group and out-group demarcation strategies and consequent marginalisation are considered from both perspectives as bilateral and mutually exclusive. The focus is placed on othering e-space (cf. Hui Kyong Chun 2002), where marginalised voices can be heard via virtual communication. The effects of virtual reality on real life interaction (especially female – male) and resulting involvement in controversial and taboo topics are also discussed (cf. Al-Saggaf and Williamson 2006). Additionally, some cases of demarginalisation or “de-othering” are described in terms of cyber-verbal expression and exchange of opinions.
Journal
Lodz Papers in Pragmatics – de Gruyter
Published: Nov 1, 2013