Dynamic construction of the Siamese-Malaysians' ethnic identity, Malaysia
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Thatsanawadi Kaeosanit (2016). Dynamic construction of the Siamese-Malaysians' ethnic identity, Malaysia. Retrieved from: https://repository.nida.ac.th/handle/662723737/5804.
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Dynamic construction of the Siamese-Malaysians' ethnic identity, Malaysia
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The main objectives of the study “Dynamic Construction of the SiameseMalaysians’ Ethnic Identity in Malaysia” are to study the dynamic of the SiameseMalaysians’ ethnic identity in communication dimension and to analyze the
communication forms in the construction of the Siamese-Malaysians’ ethnic identity
in the context of Nation-State in Malaysia. Moreover, it examines and compares the
meaning and value perceptions of the Siamese-Malaysians’ ethnic identity in each
generation using qualitative research methods including focus group interview, indepth interviews, participant observation, and documentary research.
In addition, it utilizes research in the Siamese-Malaysian community in the four states of Kedah (Saiburi), Perlis, Kelantan, and Terengganu, all of which used to be parts of Siam. The defining of the boundary between British and Siam occurred later. Therefore, this part of Siam became British, before the British officially grant independence back to the Federation of Malayu in 1957. At present, not only this land falls under the sovereignty of Malaysia, but also to the Siamese that still live in the four states of Malaysia.
This study used a unique, negotiative perspective to study the existence of the Siamese-Malaysian community in Malaysia. It analyzes the relationship between the communication, identity, and ethnic borders of the Siamese-Malaysians in Malaysia via the power of communication. The identity is not static but dynamic and the flow is adjusted based on the context and conditions. Under the concept of Constructionism framework, the Siamese-Malaysians continue to communicate and build ethnic identity under conditions, and for various benefits between the cultures and other ethnic groups in the states of Malaysia.
The study of the Siamese-Malaysians’ ethnic identity examines the identity product or indicator utilizing essentialism to find the static characteristics of the Siamese-Malaysians’ ethnic identity, which includes seven variables: greetings and co m m u nicatio ns, costum e, housing, food, therapy, religion, and rituals. T hese identities are expressed in two dimensions: daily life and the special events. The second part of the study uses a Constructionism framework which focuses on the identity process or production about the Siamese-Malaysians’ ethnic identity in Malaysia. There is a creation process which includes the construction, maintenance, negotiation, and dissolution in the M alaysian context. It was found that the construction of the Siamese-Malaysians’ ethnic identity in Malaysia and these three aspects were highlighted by the Siamese-Malaysian community: language, religion, and culture. Using the building process keeps the charecteristics of content, and change the forms of expression under the socio-cultural, political and economic dimension.
In the context of Malaysia. Siamese-Malaysians use communication to build ethnic identity in various forms and the passage of time assists in the development of democratic politics and society and culture can devide Siamese-Malaysians into four generations which perceive meaning and value of ethnic identity differently.
This research also presents a model of “Dynamic Construction of the SiameseMalaysians’ Ethnic Identity in Malaysia” so that the communication of the SiameseMalaysians’ ethnic identity is not a matter of adhering to the cultural heritage from the past, but one which inherits and passes on from one generation to another. This social practice of the Siamese-Malaysians manages ethnic organizations and processes and assists in managing the identities of ethnic groups in their attempts to build, negotiate, and define cultural identity. In addition, it helps to determine the position of their identity of their own group in relation to others. The Siamese-Malaysians ethnic group now exists with dignity in Malaysia’s multicultural society and identity.
In addition, it utilizes research in the Siamese-Malaysian community in the four states of Kedah (Saiburi), Perlis, Kelantan, and Terengganu, all of which used to be parts of Siam. The defining of the boundary between British and Siam occurred later. Therefore, this part of Siam became British, before the British officially grant independence back to the Federation of Malayu in 1957. At present, not only this land falls under the sovereignty of Malaysia, but also to the Siamese that still live in the four states of Malaysia.
This study used a unique, negotiative perspective to study the existence of the Siamese-Malaysian community in Malaysia. It analyzes the relationship between the communication, identity, and ethnic borders of the Siamese-Malaysians in Malaysia via the power of communication. The identity is not static but dynamic and the flow is adjusted based on the context and conditions. Under the concept of Constructionism framework, the Siamese-Malaysians continue to communicate and build ethnic identity under conditions, and for various benefits between the cultures and other ethnic groups in the states of Malaysia.
The study of the Siamese-Malaysians’ ethnic identity examines the identity product or indicator utilizing essentialism to find the static characteristics of the Siamese-Malaysians’ ethnic identity, which includes seven variables: greetings and co m m u nicatio ns, costum e, housing, food, therapy, religion, and rituals. T hese identities are expressed in two dimensions: daily life and the special events. The second part of the study uses a Constructionism framework which focuses on the identity process or production about the Siamese-Malaysians’ ethnic identity in Malaysia. There is a creation process which includes the construction, maintenance, negotiation, and dissolution in the M alaysian context. It was found that the construction of the Siamese-Malaysians’ ethnic identity in Malaysia and these three aspects were highlighted by the Siamese-Malaysian community: language, religion, and culture. Using the building process keeps the charecteristics of content, and change the forms of expression under the socio-cultural, political and economic dimension.
In the context of Malaysia. Siamese-Malaysians use communication to build ethnic identity in various forms and the passage of time assists in the development of democratic politics and society and culture can devide Siamese-Malaysians into four generations which perceive meaning and value of ethnic identity differently.
This research also presents a model of “Dynamic Construction of the SiameseMalaysians’ Ethnic Identity in Malaysia” so that the communication of the SiameseMalaysians’ ethnic identity is not a matter of adhering to the cultural heritage from the past, but one which inherits and passes on from one generation to another. This social practice of the Siamese-Malaysians manages ethnic organizations and processes and assists in managing the identities of ethnic groups in their attempts to build, negotiate, and define cultural identity. In addition, it helps to determine the position of their identity of their own group in relation to others. The Siamese-Malaysians ethnic group now exists with dignity in Malaysia’s multicultural society and identity.
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Thesis (Ph.D. (Communication Arts and Innovation))--National Institute of Development Administration, 2016