(PDF) Unsettling subject English in the twenty‐first century

At an individual level, being unsettled is often described as a state of restlessness or anxiety . It is characterized by:

: For many, feeling unsettled is a catalyst for "unlearning" destructive behaviors or re-evaluating one's identity and sense of self. 2. Historical and Colonial Contexts

In academic and social justice discussions, "unsettling" refers to the active process of challenging colonial roots and the "settled" narratives of history:

: The discomfort that arises when a decision is pending or when familiar routines are disrupted.