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Abstract
For Kristeva (1982) the abject not only caused visceral disgust but posed a threat to the established order of society. The abject is a product of particular times and places but limited attention has been given to understanding the process of transitioning away from abject status. We address this gap here through an examination of the planning profession in post-apartheid South Africa. The paper examines how the abject is fluid and resilient, evolving to fit a changing planning system and broader political economy where a discourse of abjection by race has been replaced by a focus on poverty.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 35-55 |
Number of pages | 21 |
Journal | Planning Theory |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 29 Apr 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© The Author(s) 2021.
Keywords
- Kristeva
- South Africa
- abjection
- apartheid
- planning profession
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geography, Planning and Development
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The appropriateness, usefulness and impact of the current urban planning curriculum in South African Higher Education
Beazley, M., Andres, L. & Jones, P.
Economic & Social Research Council
1/02/17 → 30/07/20
Project: Research Councils
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Planning education research in South Africa 2018
Jones, P. (Creator), UK Data Service, 10 Jul 2020
https://reshare.ukdataservice.ac.uk/854063/
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