Though it is not possible to discipline the readings of Fanon, a sober engagement with his work will enable the reader to discover the universalism he championed and the pitfalls of identity politics he cautioned against.
Fanon at 100: Some Reflections on Decolonization and Identity Read More »
Caste capitalism is a way of understanding how caste-based violence and marginalization are concomitant with the reification of endogamy and a rule of dispossession. The rise of authoritarianism around the world is producing myriad intersecting crises, the most overt at this point in time being crises of territorial expansion. We have all been watching
The Uses of Caste Capitalism: A Frame for Dispossession in Authoritarian Times Read More »
Zwarte Piet, a caricature of an enslaved Black man, acts as an effective gatekeeper on who is allowed to be critical of Dutch culture.
The Kids Are All White? Blackface & Belonging in the Netherlands Read More »
Claiming Citizenship focuses on Indian American civic and political activism in the U.S. public sphere around U.S.-based and India-based issues.
How Identity Shapes the Civic and Political Engagement of Indian Americans Read More »
Societal impressions of people and their pain are shaped by interlocking oppressions, such as racism, sexism, misogyny, colourism, capitalism, ableism, and much more.
On Hard Truths and Soft Hearts Read More »
Bengali Muslim male identity has evolved over the years but has been fragmented, fluid, and politicized, reflecting tensions between secular modernity and religious tradition.
Between Piety and Politics: Bengali Muslim Masculinities in Bangladesh Read More »
Trans-generational trauma does not only affect one’s psychology, behaviors, and mannerisms but also manifests in our bodies.
A Connection Between Two Invisibilities through Intergenerational Trauma Read More »
Without feeling the atmosphere of a language, alongside the unique experiences and cultural stages of its people, a writer finds it impossible to write authentically in that language.
The Gambit of Identification as a Writer Read More »
Stating simply the intent to fight Anti-Black racism in queer spaces isn’t enough. Opening our minds to criticism and approaching it with curiosity rather than guilt or shame greatly increases our ability and willingness to make positive changes.
Anti-Black Racism in Queer Spaces: adapted from a zine Read More »
