People inside Iran been demonstrating against their government for the past two weeks, taking tremendous risks and losing their lives in the hope of actualizing their dream of a free Iran. Horrific images and reports out of Iran indicate that hundreds of protesters have been killed, if not thousands. There has been a communication blackout […]
This is a short version of the talk I gave for the seminar called “Embodied Dignity: Worthy bodies: incarnated moralities” on December 9, 2025, 15h to 17h (UTC+1), at KULeuven. In the seminar, Walter Mignolo and I discussed the notion of embodied dignity in decolonial theory. *** I was given the assignment to begin with the […]
I am often asked about Iran and the lives of Iranian women, especially why they are overeducated when compared to Iranian men. Seems to me that what surprises people (mostly in the West) about women’s situation in Iran, is not because the facts are so fabulous or astonishing per se; it is more because they […]
In the past few days, there have been massive demonstrations and protests in Iran (incl. my hometown(s)) that have been perceived as ‘anti-regime’ protests by many worldwide. I come from different ethnic and lingual backgrounds, and I have connections in the capital, as well as the provinces where these protests have been taking place. I […]
I have enjoyed every minute of the Star Trek: Discovery thanks to the great story-line, multiplicity of narratives, and complex characters. I must confess that Michael Burnham (played by Sonequa Martin-Green) is one of the most interesting characters I have ever watched in a science fiction show. It is amazing to watch the development of […]
When I first came across the original article published by Babe magazine, I found it painful and difficult to read. Like many other women who have spoken out since its publication, I could recognize the narrative. I have had similar personal experiences, and have heard many similar stories from my interviewees during my research projects […]
Um dos temas caros para o Circuito Acadêmico é a produção e circulação desiguais do conhecimento científico no mundo. No ano passado, a socióloga iraniana Ladan Rahbari publicou um artigo na revista Civitas, Peripheral position in social theory. Limitations of social research and dissertation writing in Iran, resenhado pelo C/A. A autora nos concedeu uma […]