Exclusive language: The tool to empower and create identity

Geyser-Fouchè, Ananda B.

doi:10.4102/ve.v37i1.1495

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“…In Singapore, where different ethnic groups converse in their own Mother Tongue languages (Kwan-Terry, 2000), English may not be the most effective language for them to convey their feelings. Furthermore, as the cliques of this group were initially formed by racial subgroups, language may have been used as exclusive markers (Geyser-Fouche, 2016) to clearly demarcate their subgroups and discuss "inside jokes" privately. While this was able to forge bonds among the youths of similar ethnic backgrounds, it excluded others from the conversation, thus creating distance within the group.…”

Section: Cultural Implications Of Theatre Of the Oppressed In Singaporementioning

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Empowering the marginalised: Exploring the potential of Theatre of the Oppressed as an intervention for youth offenders in social work practice

Puvaneyshwaran

2024

Journal of Social Work

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Summary There is limited literature of the usage of Theatre of the Oppressed within Social work practice. In this study, a group of youth offenders (n = 9) and three social workers known to a Social Service Agency participated in a 9-week Theatre of the Oppressed workshop, consisting of activities aimed to raise critical consciousness. The workshop eventually culminated in a Forum Theatre performance, put up to an invited audience (n = 17). Data was collected throughout the workshop and performance and analyzed using an arts-based method. A focus group discussion was also held with the youths and the social workers separately at the end of the program. Findings Data revealed that the Theatre of the Oppressed games and activities built solidarity among the youths, although the cultural subgroups of the youths played a part. There was also a general increase of awareness and understanding of power and privilege, and an ownership of the issues that they were experiencing. While the youths felt empowered by the process of designing the script and sharing their stories, the actual medium of performing in front of a group and the power differential with the audience members was seen to have created a negative experience for them. Applications This study provides an idea of the impacts of Theatre of the Oppressed within group work settings, for marginalized youth offenders. Through the carefully curated activities, social workers may be able to tap on Boal’s techniques as a way to build rapport, raise critical consciousness, and empower these youths.

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Section: Cultural Implications Of Theatre Of the Oppressed In Singaporementioning

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Empowering the marginalised: Exploring the potential of Theatre of the Oppressed as an intervention for youth offenders in social work practice

Puvaneyshwaran

2024

Journal of Social Work

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“…Exclusive language, which is either verbal or non-verbal (Dragomir et al , 2021), involves discrimination against a marginalized group (Geyser-Fouche, 2016; David et al , 2016), such as gendered bias against women (Rubin and Greene, 1991; de Lemus and Estevan-Reina, 2021), ageism against senior citizens (DeRenzo and Malley, 1993; Polizzi and Millikin, 2002; Previtali et al , 2020) or racism against a different racial group (Faulkner and Bliuc, 2018). This process of out-grouping others has been identified as an exclusionary process (Foucault, 2016), which is characterized by limitations and restrictions (Upshaw et al , 2017; Ali, 2020).…”

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Improving service interactions through inclusive language for Sindh’s Sheedis

Ali

David

Channa

2022

JSM

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Purpose This research aims to explore how racist language in service interactions in the health and education sectors affects service consumers belonging to the Sheedi community in Pakistan’s Sindh province. This research questions the use of racist language and proposes the use of inclusive language in service sectors to reduce the discrimination the Sheedi community faces because of such racist language. Design/methodology/approach This empirical study takes place in the health and education sectors in Sindh province. Using a qualitative and narrative approach, this study categorizes Sheedi service consumers’ personal experiences to gain deep and holistic insights into the racist language used in service interactions and proposes the use of inclusive language. Findings Findings demonstrate how some non-Sheedis used racist language against the Sheedi service consumers in the health and education sectors, and how such racist language was influenced by class consciousness and gender bias. Inclusive language, which emphasizes professional lexicon, culturally appropriate terminology, gender-neutral vocabulary and other socially acceptable terms, was proposed to be used in the service interactions with Sheedi service consumers. Originality/value This study makes a conceptual contribution to existing literature on the use of language in service interactions and documents how the Sheedi community is treated in Pakistan’s Sindh province. This research can help researchers expand research in contexts where the use of racist language hinders progress, while the use of inclusive language can lead to sustainable development of service sectors.

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“…She has applied these literary concepts in her interpretation of both OT and Qumran texts (Geyser & Breytenbach 2006;Geyser-Fouché 2016a). As a result of this she has focused on the type of language that different Judaic texts used in order to convey ideologically driven messages.…”

Section: Old Testament Writings Ananda Geyser-fouchémentioning

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Old Testament Studies at the University of Pretoria: Glimpses of the past and future

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In a short historical overview of the academic and social contributions of the Department of OTS at the UP over the past century (1917–2017), this chapter provides a limited picture of how the department has contributed to academia, church and society. In this year of the Faculty of Theology’s centenary celebrations, this chapter contemplates selected highlights of the past and intends to discover the avenues of future vistas through current academic strengths, research foci of personnel and the actualisation of the OT in the African context(s).From the inception of the UP in 1908, the Faculty of Humanities has been involved in OT related studies, namely the study of the Hebrew language. OTS has become known over many years through individual scholars’ expertise regarding Bible translation and the foci on specific parts of the OT, namely the Pentateuch, Psalms, Prophets or Second Temple literature. World renowned projects started since 1990 to involve several international scholars. These include inter alia Pro Pent, Pro Psalms, Pro Prof and Qumran projects.Because the department is located at a FT in Africa, it has continuously strived to become theologically relevant for local and African contexts. The department continually envisions excellence and relevant

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Exclusive language: The tool to empower and create identity

Cited by 9 publications

References 22 publications

Empowering the marginalised: Exploring the potential of Theatre of the Oppressed as an intervention for youth offenders in social work practice

Empowering the marginalised: Exploring the potential of Theatre of the Oppressed as an intervention for youth offenders in social work practice

Improving service interactions through inclusive language for Sindh’s Sheedis

Old Testament Studies at the University of Pretoria: Glimpses of the past and future

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