Decolonizing Communication in Development
By Karin What is Eurocentrism? Are postcolonial and decolonial perspectives generated in European academia generally free from it? How may we move beyond the disproportionate attention given to Europe or ‘the West’? Eurocentrism and Academia: A belief in divine punishment? In an earlier blog post from 12 November 2024, called ‘Race’ …
By Karin What do the words ‘Race’ and ‘the West’ mean? Are they real or imaginary constructs? We hear them in decolonial academic contexts and in everyday language but are they really a sign of decoloniality? ‘Race’ and ‘the West’: Segregation in the United States When I studied Political Science in …
By: Miriam Sharif In exploring the role that inter-religious dialogue can play in preventing further conflict and promoting peace in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, I conducted interviews with two individuals who brought distinct perspectives to the topic. The first was an in-person interview with the director of a local civil society organization …
By: Catrine This blog post deviates from my usual style to provide a personal reflection on conducting interviews using different methodologies. Tasked with interviewing two individuals, one online and one face-to-face, I encountered an initial challenge. Residing in a small town with limited access to professionals in the field of ComDev, …
By Karin: When we discuss decoloniality and correcting abuses of power, where do children fit in? While children should be protected from having to make major decisions that adults must make, children’s opinions and lived experiences should inform public policy to a greater extent according to international law. Interviewing children: The …
By: Miriam Language is more than just a tool for communication; it is a powerful force that shapes how we see the world, think, and feel. It molds our identity, influences our perceptions, and frames our understanding of concepts like success, failure, and justice. In the context of development, the words …
By: FI In this post, I will interact with the ongoing debate surrounding the decolonization of media coverage on Israel Palestine, mainly Gaza, focusing on the bias often seen in many international media favoring the Israeli narrative. I will explore this issue through one of WNYC podcasts. WNYC Studios is a …
