A Tramway Called Atonement: Genealogies of Infrastructure and Emerging Political Imaginaries in Contemporary Casablanca
This article explores the role of infrastructure in the production of post-colonial political imaginaries linked to mobility and expectations of social justice. I focus on how the building of the Casablanca tramway opened up new ways for engaging in political commentary and participation for a segme...
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| Foilsithe in: | Middle East - Topics & Arguments |
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| Formáid: | Artikel (Zeitschrift) |
| Teanga: | Béarla |
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Philipps-Universität Marburg
2018
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| Rochtain ar líne: | Rochtain ar líne |
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| Achoimre: | This article explores the role of infrastructure in the production of post-colonial political imaginaries linked to mobility and expectations of social justice. I focus on how the building of the Casablanca tramway opened up new ways for engaging in political commentary and participation for a segment of the city that frequently lacks the direct means for accessing power. In the process, the aim is to contribute a brief account of the historical genealogies behind such projects and argue for an understanding of infrastructure as a site for the production of future aspirations and political engagement for marginalized communities. |
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| DOI: | 10.17192/meta.2018.10.7590 |