Ritual futures: Spirit mediumship as chronotopic labor.
J Hist Behav Sci June 22, 2021 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.1002/jhbs.22101 via PubMed Central
Summary
This theoretical paper examines spirit mediumship as a form of labor that shapes experiences of time and space. The author argues that mediums engage in 'chronotopic labor'—work that manipulates temporal and spatial frameworks—to produce ritual futures. Drawing on ethnographic examples, the paper explores how mediums negotiate between past, present, and future in their practices, offering a new lens for understanding the intersection of ritual, temporality, and labor.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Spirit mediumship can be understood as chronotopic labor that produces ritual futures by manipulating temporal and spatial frameworks. |
Abstract
Ritual futures: Spirit mediumship as chronotopic labor.