Andrea Medrado and Isabella Rega 2023. A Journey to the South: Asking Questions and Learning Concepts along the Way. in: Andrea Medrado and Isabella Rega (ed.) Media Activism, Artivism and the Fight Against Marginalisation in the Global South: South-to-South Communication Routledge.
| Chapter title | A Journey to the South: Asking Questions and Learning Concepts along the Way |
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| Authors | Andrea Medrado and Isabella Rega |
| Editors | Andrea Medrado and Isabella Rega |
| Abstract | This chapter explains how Medrado and Rega developed their understanding of core concepts used in this book, such as the Global South, and argues that shaping a sense of “we” is part of movement building. The authors analyse how the term Global South, while useful in connecting marginalised realities, is problematic because it lumps all marginalised groups as the other. At the same time, Global South conveys a sense of political solidarity by communicating willingness to join forces and fight inequalities. The authors revisit notions of lugares de fala (loci of enunciation) and emphasise the need to take the side of the oppressed, opening spaces for members of oppressed groups. They additionally suggest that consciousness raising, including the awareness of lugares de fala cannot be the only tools to fight injustice. Including an analysis of structural inequality is key as well as empathy. Chapter 6 demonstrates how building a sense of “we” is about mind, body and pain. Retracing their journeys, the authors hope they have echoed a collective voice in the fight against marginalisation. As they reflect on the challenges posed by South-to-South linkages, they hope that they have done justice to those who shared their stories with them. |
| Book title | Media Activism, Artivism and the Fight Against Marginalisation in the Global South: South-to-South Communication |
| Year | 2023 |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Publication dates | |
| Published | 05 Apr 2023 |
| ISBN | 9781003215103 |
| 9781032080833 | |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003215103-7 |
| Web address (URL) | https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003215103-7 |