“You can’t hide the smoking gun of this genocide” w/ Sherene Seikaly and Tony Alessandrini
Makdisi Street
Navigating Politics in Academia
This chapter explores the complexities of scholarly associations navigating political debates, highlighting discrepancies in responses to geopolitical issues like Palestine and Ukraine. It examines the tension between scholarly integrity and political commitments, emphasizing how institutional politics can shape academic positions on social justice. The discussion also critiques the selective engagement of organizations like the MLA with activism, urging a more consistent and courageous response to global injustices.
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