Decolonizing political economy and postcolonial studies
Postmodernism as an epistemological project still reproduces a particular form of coloniality. A decolonial perspective requires a broader canon of thought that would require taking seriously the epistemic insights of critical thinkers from the global South. [ more ]
"Le Monde diplomatique" (Berlin) enjoys the view from Slovenia's presidential balcony; "Krytyka" debates genocide; "Osteuropa" compiles a green book on eastern Europe; "Vikerkaar" revisits the Bronze Soldier debate; "Merkur" is wary of the Left's use of opinion polls; "Roots" poses the Macedonian question; "L'Homme" thematizes caring and fighting women; and "Esprit" watches the world in a hurry.
is professor of sociology at the University of Oslo. He has headed a number of research projects on the socialisation of youth and has written numerous articles on sexuality, use of drugs and criminality in international journals.
What does it mean to be queer and why does it differ from being gay or lesbian? [more]
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