Building Cultural Nationalism in Malaysia: Identity, Representation and Citizenship

by Daniels; Timothy P.

• ISBN13: 9780415949712
• ISBN10: 0415949718
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-11-20
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This text contains an examination of processes of cultural citizenship in peninsular Malaysia. In particular, it focuses upon the diverse residents of the southwestern state of Melaka and their negotiations of belonging and incorporation in Malaysian society. Following political independence and the formation of the Federation of Malaysia in 1957 Malaysian citizenship was extended to most members of these diverse social identities. In this post-colonial context, Timothy P. Daniels examines how public celebrations and representations, religious festivals, and patterns of social relations are connected to processes of inclusion and exclusion.

Table of Contents

Illustrations	ix
Acknowledgments	xi
Preface	xv
PART I
Chapter One Nations, Citizens, and Theorizing Belonging	3	(16)
Chapter Two Melaka Past and Present, Cultural Citizenship, and Race-Making	19	(36)
PART II
Chapter Three Cultural Categories, Hybridity, and Identity Schemata	55	(24)
Chapter Four Discourse and Schemata of Malaysian Society	79	(36)
PART III
Chapter Five Public Celebrations and Institutionalized Representations of Malaysian Society	115	(40)
Chapter Six Religious Festivals in Sacred, Public, and Private Places	155	(26)
PART IV
Chapter Seven Negotiation and Social Relations	181	(42)
Chapter Eight Cognitive Resolution and Experience	223	(40)
Chapter Nine Conclusions	263	(18)
Notes	281	(16)
Bibliography	297	(16)
Index	313