Amín Pérez

Amín Pérez, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Quebec in Montreal, delves into the impact of the Algerian war of independence on contemporary sociology. He discusses the collaborative efforts of Pierre Bourdieu and Abdelmalek Sayad, emphasizing how their experiences during this tumultuous time reshaped sociological practices. Pérez highlights innovative approaches to understanding colonialism's legacy, the importance of subaltern knowledge, and how personal narratives inform current sociological research, particularly in relation to migrant workers.