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Cyberspace othering and marginalisation in the context of Saudi Arabian culture: A socio-pragmatic perspective

Cyberspace othering and marginalisation in the context of Saudi Arabian culture: A... 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. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Lodz Papers in Pragmatics de Gruyter

Cyberspace othering and marginalisation in the context of Saudi Arabian culture: A socio-pragmatic perspective

Danielewicz-Betz , , Anna
Lodz Papers in Pragmatics , Volume 9 (2) – Nov 1, 2013
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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.

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Lodz Papers in Pragmatics – de Gruyter

Published: Nov 1, 2013

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