Remarks about a possible theory of discursive revascularization

Abstract

In this text, based on the work of Gayatri C. Spivak (1985/2010) regarding the possibility of subordinate subjects to speak and to be heard and on Marie-Anne Paveau (2019a, 2019b and 2020) regarding the theory of discursive resignification, the aim of this work is to propose the category of discursive revascularization. In the light of this discursive category whose first term initially comes from Medicine, a small set of discursive practices engendered by subjects in a situation of social vulnerability was analyzed, who, from a discursive obstruction of a problem, create, in their social networks, alternative paths for solving or for clearing problems. The data are not very numerous, but the discussion undertaken from these data shows a pertinent and relevant path for this category to help reflect on the possibility of intervening and contributing to the construction of a more decent society (Margalit, 2007).