Fernandez , Callistus (1999) Colonial knowledge, invention and reinvention of Malay Identity in pre-independence Malaya: a retrospect. AKADEMIKA, 55 . pp. 39-60. ISSN 0126-5008
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Abstract
This paper discusses how Malay identity in the pre-colonial era was ruler-centred and specific towards kingdoms of Malaccan descent changed to become a ‘bangsa Melayu’ encompassing all the definitive peoples of Malaya under the name of Malay. The crucial break between an identity which was kerajaan centerd and a larger imagined Malay ethnie came with the introduction and expansion of colonial knowledge. Colonial knowledge in essence and its attributing characteristics. Similarly, the dominant position of colonial knowledge introduced a common history of origin among the Malays, a geographical boundary, the emphasis on Malay special rights and racial politics and the promotion of education and print culture among the Malays. The introduction of these modern gesellschaft feature promoted a sense of unity ‘bangsa’ oriented. This was furter echanced through the struggle for Malaya’s independence.
Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | ethnie; bangsa; colonial knowledge; identity |
Journal: | AKADEMIKA |
ID Code: | 4168 |
Deposited By: | Mr Fazli Nafiah - |
Deposited On: | 05 Apr 2012 01:55 |
Last Modified: | 23 May 2012 07:27 |
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