Voice, Agency and Resistance: Emancipatory Discourses in Action

This book explores how marginalized groups use discourse to empower themselves and advocate for social change. It draws on data from various regions and emphasizes the importance of an interventionist approach in discourse analysis.

Format: Hardback
Length: 118 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drawing on extensive data from diverse regions such as Africa, Latin America, North America, and the Arab Levant, this comprehensive work showcases the remarkable strategies employed by members of marginalized and disempowered groups to shape a positive image for themselves, cultivate solidarity, and reclaim their voices and identities. Through a rigorous analysis of ideologically oriented discourse, the book argues for a more interventionist approach in discourse analysis, emphasizing the critical responsibility of (critical) discourse analysts to expose and challenge the inequities and injustices prevalent in society. Moreover, it advocates for a proactive activist-scholar stance, urging them to actively push for positive social change.

The book delves into several compelling aspects, including:

• The power of discourse to center the voices and agency of minority groups, challenging dominant narratives and promoting inclusivity.
• The transformative impact of feminists on re-shaping gender relations and advocating for gender equality.
• The active resistance of non-dominant groups against injustices and discriminatory discourses, employing strategic communication to challenge oppressive systems.
• The utilization of discourse to advance the goals of repressed groups, fostering progressive social change and dismantling oppressive structures.
• The importance of access to empowering forms of discourse for marginalized groups to participate meaningfully in social domains.

This book is of immense interest to postgraduate students and academics specializing in (critical) discourse studies, communication, and media studies, as well as non-academics such as activists, journalists, and sociopolitical commentators. It offers valuable insights and practical strategies for those seeking to empower marginalized voices and promote social justice.

Originally published as a special issue of the journal Critical Discourse Studies , this book is a testament to the power of discourse in shaping societal narratives and driving positive change.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032447407