life-writing

 

Jacques Rancière states, in reference to the subjects of his study, that “In principle, my workers belonged to ‘social history’ In other words, their texts were read as documents expressing the condition of workers, popular culture, etc. I decided to read them in a different way--as literary and philosophical texts” Ranciẻre, here, understands the power of literature and personal narrative in knowing and appreciating individuals and their demographics. This is a trend in working with people that is very much in sync with postcolonial philosophy.  In accordance with this philosophy, life-writing is important and effective.  One need only look to world leaders from different cultures and how they have used life-writing (autobiographical writing) to express their views on life and power. There is in fact a lot of power in the writing itself as it effects and has great impression on the reader or the other from another culture.     

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