

"Queer Jews, Queer Muslims" with Adi Saleem and Shanon Shah
Apr 10, 2025
Adi Saleem, an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan exploring race and religion, and Shanon Shah, a Visiting Research Fellow at King’s College London specializing in contemporary Islam, dive into their new book, 'Queer Muslims, Queer Jews.' They discuss the complexities of queer identities intersecting with faith and race, the impact of colonial legacies on gender, and the role of queer solidarity in socio-political conflicts. They also challenge prevailing narratives around anti-Semitism and emphasize the need for inclusivity in historical and future queer discourses.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Queerness in Faith Contexts
02:11 • 20min
The Influence of Academia on Anti-Semitism Discourse
21:52 • 3min
Queer Solidarity in Conflict
25:08 • 7min
Colonial Legacies and Gender Inequality
32:16 • 6min
Queer Theory and Alternative Futures
38:28 • 8min
Queerness, Religion, and Decolonization
46:21 • 18min