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Planning out abjection? The role of the planning profession in post-apartheid South Africa

Jones, Phil ; Andres, Lauren ; Denoon-Stevens, Stuart Paul and Melgaço, Lorena LU (2022) In Planning Theory
Abstract
For Kristeva (1982) the abject not only caused visceral disgust but posed a threat to the established order of society. The abject is a product of particular times and places but limited attention has been given to understanding the process of transitioning away from abject status. We address this gap here through an examination of the planning profession in post-apartheid South Africa. The paper examines how the abject is fluid and resilient, evolving to fit a changing planning system and broader political economy where a discourse of abjection by race has been replaced by a focus on poverty.
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abjection, apartheid, Kristeva, planning profession, South Africa
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Planning Theory
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SAGE Publications
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1473-0952
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10.1177/14730952211012429
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English
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