Plural society revisited: Chinese--indigenous relations in Southeast Asia

Author: Julie Chernov

Source: Nationalism and Ethnic Politics, Volume 9, Number 2, June 2003 , pp. 103-127(25)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

Chinese minorities in Southeast Asia have simultaneously faced high levels of discrimination while gaining a disproportionate share of the wealth. This study attempts to revive plural society theory in order to show how an economic division of labour and institutionalized mechanisms of cultural dominance engendered current tensions between Chinese minorities and indigenous groups. It will show how the economic division of labour inhibited the development of cross-cutting cleavages, discouraged integration, and led to discriminatory policies towards Chinese minorities. Finally, it will make suggestions as to how Southeast Asian nations can encourage greater integration and assimilation through balanced and targeted legislation.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1080/13537110412331301435

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