ABSTRACT

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.

part I|52 pages

Part I

chapter Chapter One|15 pages

Nation, Citizens, and Theorizing Belonging

part II|59 pages

Part II

chapter Chapter Three|24 pages

Cultural, Categories, Hybridity, and Identity Schema

chapter Chapter Four|33 pages

Discourse and Schemta of Malaysian Society

part 113III|65 pages

chapter Chapter Five|40 pages

Public Celebrations and Representations

part |101 pages

Part IV

chapter Chapter Seven|41 pages

Negotiation and Social Relations

chapter Chapter Eight|40 pages

Cognitive Resolution and Experience

chapter Chapter Nine|17 pages

Conclusions