Identity Hunters
Assia Djebar (1936-2015) is an Algerian author who wrote the novel : ‘The Disappearance of the French Language’. This article explores the way in which the theme of the politicisation of language by nationalist politics is expressed in this novel. It ends with a suggestion as to how its ambiguous title might be interpreted. The main character Berkane an […]
Written by: Thomas Poulain When used as a political tool, identity is associated with the concepts of sovereignty and legitimacy. If we assume that the state has to be legitimate, whoever rules must represent the national identity. Nigeria’s independence, which was declared in 1960, reveals the predominant role identity played in nation-building during decolonization. Before […]
Identity Hunters 