The language of poverty
An exploration of the narratives of the poor
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12305752 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Federica Misturelli (University of Reading, corresponding author), Claire Heffernan (0000-0001-5001-4257, University of Reading) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 206-222 |
| Publication date | 2009-11-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sustainable Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0968-0802 • E-ISSN: 1099-1719 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/sd.437 |
| OpenAlex | W2048214182 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 10 |
Within the development discourse, the narratives of the poor are a well utilized rhetorical tool to describe poverty and its causes. However, narratives can also reveal the beliefs and ‘world‐view’ of the narrators. To explore this influence, the authors applied a discursive approach, to deconstruct the narratives of 101 slum dwellers in Kibera, Nairobi. The results revealed that poverty was largely attributed to external constraints, beyond an individual's control. Despite wanting a better life, participants held low expectations for the future. Hopes and dreams were placed on their children. While risk and uncertainty was a constant theme, large differences were found between genders as to the aspirations for the future. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment
Art · Economic growth · Economics · Literature · Narrative · Poverty · Rhetorical question · Slum · Sociology · Theme (computing · Children's Rights and Participation · Computer Science · Demography · Early Childhood Education and Development · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,64 |
| Citation span | 2015 - 2025 (11) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |