Self-Defence Discourse in Collectivist Cultures: The Case of Jordanian Tribes Defending Their Members Against Public Accusations of Corruption

This study examines how tribes in Jordan defend their members accused of corruption. The data come from three major public statements by three large tribes in response to highly publicized accusations of corruption. Using positioning theory, the analysis shows that this collectivist discourse is cen...

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Published in:	Journal of intercultural communication research 2023-11, Vol.52 (6), p.607-628
Main Author:	Badarneh, Muhammad
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	apologia Collectivism Corruption Cultural groups identity Intertextuality master narratives Narratives National identity Nationalism Self concept tribalism
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Summary:	This study examines how tribes in Jordan defend their members accused of corruption. The data come from three major public statements by three large tribes in response to highly publicized accusations of corruption. Using positioning theory, the analysis shows that this collectivist discourse is centered on self-glorification; stressing loyalty, belonging, and national identity; invoking religious narratives; and attacking accusers. It relies heavily on intertextuality, invoking of past events and master narratives, and recreating local traditional storylines. While Western culture focuses on defending the individual, collectivist culture focuses on defending the group/community and reflects the group's feeling of being a victim.
ISSN:	1747-5759 1747-5767