Sarah Bracke

Luiz Manuel Hernandez Aguilar, a researcher focused on racism and conspiracy theories, teams up with Sarah Bracke, a sociology professor investigating the 'Muslim question' in Europe. They dive into the Great Replacement Theory, exploring its roots in historical fears of demographic change. The discussion reveals how this theory fuels racial ideologies and right-wing politics, tying into anti-immigrant sentiment. They also address the dangers of conspiracy narratives and the need for nuanced dialogues around identity and power dynamics in today's society.

In this conversation, Sarah Bracke, a Professor at the University of Amsterdam, and Luis Manuel Hernández Aguilaran, an associate researcher at the European University Viadrina, delve into the alarming ‘Great Replacement’ conspiracy theory. They discuss its historical roots, linking it to biopolitics and eugenics, while highlighting the misogyny woven into its narratives. The guests explore the normalization of these ideas through digital forums and everyday experiences, emphasizing the need for imaginative resistance to combat such toxic ideologies.

In this engaging conversation, Sarah Bracke, a professor focused on gender and sexuality, and Luis Manuel Hernández Aguilaran, a scholar of biopolitics, delve into the insidious 'Great Replacement' conspiracy theory. They explore its historical roots, linking it to colonial anxieties and eugenics, while discussing its mainstreaming in today's politics. The duo highlights the need for inclusive narratives of a post-white Europe and critiques how replacement discourse manipulates feelings of victimhood. Their insights reveal the urgent need for a reimagined history to combat these dangerous ideas.