Abstract

The process and consequences of labelling groups and individuals has been a central concern for sociology and anthropology present in the writings of those considered founders of the disciplines, through development of cultural studies, criminology, and, in more recent times considerations of affect. However, little has been written about these processes and their social and political consequences outside of western contexts. This thesis focuses on how labels have been created, acquired meaning, and shaped the conditions of social and political life in Egypt since 2013. It explores the mechanisms of being labeled, named, and categorized within shifting political and cultural discourses. Through an ethnographically grounded and affectively attuned approach, this research examines the subtle mechanisms through which labels operate, circulate in public spheres, and define modes of belonging and exclusion. This study focuses on how labels are portrayed in multiple sites such as political discourse, pop culture, and the everyday.

School

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department

Sociology, Egyptology & Anthroplology Department

Degree Name

MA in Sociology-Anthropology

Graduation Date

Winter 2-15-2026

Submission Date

6-16-2025

First Advisor

Ian Morrison

Committee Member 1

Gwyneth Talley

Committee Member 2

Ramy Aly

Extent

197 p.

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval

Approval has been obtained for this item

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