A thesis submitted to the faculty of Arts, University of the Witwatersrand, in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Film and Television studies / The aim of my research paper is to investigate the portrayal of albinos and albinism through
visual culture in the South African context. The research examines the different forms of
representation associated with this frequently marginalised group of people. It will also
explore the relationship between these representations and real-lived concerns regarding
albinism, conveyed through visual mediums of photography and film. 'Difference and
otherness', 'stereotyping' 'abject', 'freakery' and 'fetishism' are the specific theories of
representation that contribute centrally to the theorizing of this research. They are concepts
that are frequently used to define and describe people living with albinism. In the pursuit to
further understand albinism, a creative short film titled Beyond Our Complexion is a part of
the complementary research component. (Abbreviation abstract) / Andrew Chakane 2021
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:wits/oai:wiredspace.wits.ac.za:10539/31348 |
| Date | January 2018 |
| Creators | Mookeletsi, Didintle |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | application/pdf |
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