Making Space for" the Other": On the Implications of the Crisis of the Subject for Anthropological Discourse (original) (raw)
1996, Anthropological Journal on European …
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This paper investigates the implications of the crisis of the subject for anthropological discourse, arguing that the traditional conception of the 'native' and the role of the anthropologist are problematic and rooted in a cultural construction of western thought. It explores how contemporary global processes have exposed the limitations of anthropological practices, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of subjectivity that acknowledges the complex identities formed in cultural contexts. Ultimately, the paper calls for a reevaluation of anthropological methods and representations in light of these challenges.
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