Text and Collective Memories: The Construction Chinese and Chineseness from the perspective of a Malay (original) (raw)

2004, Ethnic Relations and Nation-Building in Southeast Asia: The Case of the Ethnicity

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The chapter explores the construction of social identities, specifically "Malay" and "Chinese", through the lens of historical colonial interventions in Malaysia. It argues that British colonialism deeply shaped these identities not only through overt actions but also through the imposition of colonial knowledge, which redefined native epistemologies. The text further examines the contemporary implications of these constructions, highlighting ongoing debates over national identity and inter-ethnic relations in Malaysia, particularly between Malays and Chinese, where collective memories influence societal interactions.

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