Bring Decoloniality at Home: Issues in Local Praxis, Methodology and Academia

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Dr. Shoaib Pervaiz’s insightful talk at the 2nd International Conference on Critical Peace, held at the University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore. Dr. Shoaib begins with a profound discussion on decoloniality and the importance of culturally sensitized research in today’s global context. He critically examines how modern rationality, rooted in material ontology and quantification of empirical knowledge, has become the currency of the contemporary world. Key highlights of the talk include: The essence of a decolonial research paradigm Intersectionality and the contributions of Kimberlé Crenshaw How decolonialization and deracialization are deeply connected The three essential features of decolonial projects: transformative, participatory, and emancipatory The role of reflexivity in critical research Case studies from Africa and Pakistan as critiques of colonial and postcolonial frameworks The tension between indigenous value systems and Western rationalist science The challenge of bridging the divide between marginalized groups and majoritarian policy-making The significance of strategic culture and narrative-building in a post-colonial world This intellectually stimulating talk provides valuable insights for scholars and students of Peace Studies, International Relations, Postcolonial Studies, and Decolonial Research. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more academic discussions and critical perspectives.