A Theoretical Study of Solidarity in American Society: The Case of the Ground Zero Mosque Controversy
- سال انتشار: 1396
- محل انتشار: فصلنامه مطالعات اجتماعی سیاسی جهان، دوره: 1، شماره: 2
- کد COI اختصاصی: JR_WSPS-1-2_002
- زبان مقاله: انگلیسی
- تعداد مشاهده: 499
نویسندگان
PhD Candidate in Anthropology, Carleton University, Canada
Assistant Professor, Department of Regional Studies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
چکیده
The paper uses the case study of the controversy regarding the construction of a mosque near the site of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Manhattan, New York, to analyze the different theoretical approaches to the concept of solidarity. It is argued that the presence of affectional solidarity which is based on feelings of caring, friendship and love was very limited in the case under study. Instead the primary form of solidarity present in the ground zero mosque debate was conventional solidarity, which is based primarily on common interests and concerns that are established through shared traditions and values. Nevertheless, conventional solidarity uses membership within a group to advocate for solidarity. In many instances however, people in need of solidarity might fall outside of the boundaries of we, and as a result limiting the utility of the approach. This is why the paper advocates for a revised form of Jodi Dean’s reflective solidarity, which is based on mutual responsibility toward each other despite our differences. It is argued that in its current form this approach is a normative universal ideal which holds great potential but is unclear, underspecified and impractical. However, by injecting some realism into this theoretical approach, reflective solidarity is superior to affectional and conventional approaches.کلیدواژه ها
American Muslims, American society, ground zero mosque, racism, solidarity theoryمقالات مرتبط جدید
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