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

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Danielewicz-Betz A.
Lodz Papers in Pragmatics
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2013
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vol. 9
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issue 2
275-299
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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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