From hate speech and xenophobia to linguistic welcoming actions implemented by universities in Roraima
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https://doi.org/10.31513/linguistica.2023.v19n3a59576Keywords:
Discursos de ódio e de xenofobia, Acolhimento linguístico e humanitário, Migração de crise.Abstract
The migratory flow of Venezuelans to the Brazilian state of Roraima has intensified since 2015. This has led to an increase in hate speech and xenophobia being reported in the media. This article aims to analyze the online comment sections of these media reports, as they provide examples of violations of humanitarian and linguistic rights. The perpetuation of these violations dates to the establishment of the system of linguistic colonization in Brazil (Neves; Gregolin, 2021). The theoretical framework is provided by Discourse Analysis, with contributions from Michel Foucault, in dialogue with Indisciplinary and Transgressive Applied Linguistics (Moita Lopes, 2006), as well as Linguistic Policies and Rights (Abreu, 2022; Castelano Rodrigues, 2018). This research employs the arqueo-genealogical method of understanding discourse as being subjected to a certain discursive order, since control of what is said and how it is said is subordinate to historical processes (Foucault, 2006). To achieve our goal, our study analyzed comments on news articles regarding Venezuelans’ migration to Roraima, specifically those on the UOL news website. Finally, we discuss the acceptance initiatives implemented by the State University of Roraima (UERR) and the Federal University of Roraima (UFRR). The results of said initiatives demonstrate a stereotype deconstruction movement related to the Venezuelan language and culture, as well as the appreciation of Roraima as a multi/plurilingual state.
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