非殖民化问题：知识政治的纠缠

IF 1.3 4区社会学 Q1 AREA STUDIES

Journal of Modern African Studies Pub Date : 2023-03-01 DOI:10.1017/S0022278X23000162

J. Jansen

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在2000年代的非殖民化斗争中，对这一全球历史上重要时刻的概念批评几乎没有空间或容忍度。本文以南非为例，概述了非殖民化作为处理殖民主义和种族隔离遗留知识的概念和方法所面临的一些困境。白人作为公民而非殖民者的地位，公立大学中对非殖民化含义的缺乏确定，以及潜在的激进概念的消除，这些都是在后种族隔离社会中吸收这一思想的关键工作中提出的问题。这种批评指出，在处理激进的课程改革时，需要一种制度理论，而不是一种政治，这种政治在非殖民化的要求中如此依赖于修辞、象征和表演。

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The problem with decolonisation: entanglements in the politics of knowledge

Abstract In the heat of the decolonisation struggles of the 2000s, there has been little space or tolerance for conceptual criticism of this important moment in global history. Using the South African case, this article outlines some of the dilemmas of decolonisation as a concept and method for dealing with legacy knowledge in the aftermath of colonialism and apartheid. The status of whites as citizens rather than colonials, the lack of determination of meanings of decolonisation within public universities, and the defanging of a potentially radical concept are among the concerns raised in this critical work on the uptake of the idea in post-apartheid society. What this criticism points to is the need for a theory of institutions when dealing with radical curriculum change rather than a politics that relies so much on the rhetorical, the symbolic and the performative in the demand for decolonisation.

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Journal of Modern African Studies AREA STUDIES-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Modern African Studies offers a quarterly survey of developments in modern African politics and society. Its main emphasis is on current issues in African politics, economies, societies and international relations. It is intended not only for students and academic specialists, but also for general readers and practitioners with a concern for modern Africa, living and working both inside and outside the continent. Editorial policy avoids commitment to any political viewpoint or ideology, but aims at a fair examination of controversial issues in order to promote a deeper understanding of what is happening in Africa today. The journal also includes an invaluable book review section.