Race, Bordering and Disobedient Knowledge - (Racism, Resistance and Social Change) by Suvi Keskinen & Aminkeng Atabong Alemanji & Minna Seikkula

About the Book

Developing the concept of disobedient knowledge, this book provides new perspectives on activism and everyday struggles against racism and borders. Drawing on empirical research in distinct European contexts, the chapters highlight the intertwined nature of racism and bordering, and the role of epistemic disobedience in challenging these.

Book Synopsis

Developing the concept of 'disobedient knowledge', this book provides new perspectives on activism and everyday struggles against racism and bordering. Drawing on empirical material from distinct contexts in Northern, Western and Southern Europe, the chapters explore how different kinds of (b)orders are challenged and possibly also maintained in everyday antiracism, activism and struggles against borders. The book examines resistance and disobedience in relation to borders, social orders, conventional practices and hegemonic discourses. It underscores the importance of studying racism and bordering as intertwined phenomena. With a focus on the historical layers of resistance, disobedient practices and ways of building shared struggles, the book provides invaluable knowledge about postcolonial Europe and its future possibilities.

From the Back Cover

This book delves into the intricate dynamics of contemporary Europe through a groundbreaking exploration of racialised injustices and bordering practices. In contrast to conventional social movement literature, the book brings together analyses of antiracist activism and migrant solidarity mobilisations, as well as centring everyday struggles over mass demonstrations.

Exploring the creation of disobedient knowledge by racialised minorities and postcolonial migrants, the book navigates the complex intersections of various bordering practices and the often tumultuous negotiations among diverse actors. From activism to art, education to legal frameworks, this comprehensive study illuminates the interconnectedness of border regimes and hierarchical structures based on race, class and gender.

Race, bordering and disobedient knowledge offers a compelling examination of resistance and disobedience across multiple interconnected spheres, from social movements and education to global coloniality and racial capitalism. Essential reading for scholars and students across sociology, ethnic and racial studies, international migration, gender studies and beyond, this book challenges conventional narratives and invites readers to reimagine possibilities for social change.

About the Author

Suvi Keskinen is Professor in Ethnic Relations at the University of Helsinki.
Aminkeng Atabong Alemanji is Program Director and Senior Lecturer for the Master of Social Exclusion at Åbo Akademi University.
Minna Seikkula is a Researcher at Tampere University.