Hong Kong Muslim representations in Cantonese media : an oriental orientalism?
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Asian Anthropology
Publication Date
1-1-2015
Volume
14
Issue
1
First Page
67
Last Page
78
Publisher
Tay
Keywords
Muslims, Hong Kong, Cantonese, Media, Oriental Orientalism
Abstract
The introduction of anti-racism legislation and post-colonial debate on Hong Kong identity has developed a stronger recognition of multiculturalism in Hong Kong. Muslims, who have had a continuous presence in the territory for over 170 years, are, however, still little understood. This paper looks at the ways in which local Cantonese media represents Muslims and how this representation continues to obscure Islam and present it as an oriental “other.” Representation of Muslims in the Media analysed is uneven with Chinese Muslims frequently being absent. In contrast, Islamic issues are often discussed by Muslims with a limited competence in Cantonese, or by non-Muslim professionals with a limited understanding of religious issues and vocabulary. Muslims and Islam, as a result, continue to be an overlooked part of the Hong Kong identity.
DOI
10.1080/1683478X.2015.1025590
Print ISSN
1683478X
E-ISSN
21684227
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Additional Information
Official publication of the Department of Anthropology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Full-text Version
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Baig, R. B., & O'Connor, P. (2015). Hong Kong Muslim representations in Cantonese media: An Oriental Orientalism? Asian Anthropology, 14(1), 67-78. doi: 10.1080/1683478X.2015.1025590