Orientalism as configuration:outsider connections between Norbert Elias and Edward Said

Authors

  • Anthony Nunes Rodrigues Oliveira Federal University of Sergipe image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/1806-5023.2024.e98263

Keywords:

configuration, orientalism, power relationships, established-outsiders

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the contributions of the ideas of a German sociologist, Norbert Elias, in 'The Established and the Outsiders' through his concept of 'configuration' and the structuring of relational power in society based on Community Studies. In addition, it is intended to revisit Edward Said's work 'Orientalism: Western Conceptions of the Orient ‘ and his analyses of the phenomenon of 'orientalism' as an ideological discursive practice for producing otherness by Western institutions. Finally, I intend to draw connections between both works, understanding orientalism as a configurational plan marked by established-outsiders power positions."

Author Biography

Anthony Nunes Rodrigues Oliveira, Federal University of Sergipe

Graduated in Social Sciences (UFS), mastering a sociology degree (PPGS/UFS) and member of the Study and Research Group called "Krítica" (UFS)

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Published

2024-08-08