WORKSHOP 3 - Denial and Reality: Deconstructing the Myth of Luso-Tropicalism
mar. 29 avr.
|Atelier en ligne sur Zoom (heure de Paris)
This talk examines the denial of racism in post-colonial societies, focusing on Portugal and the concept of Luso-tropicalism. It highlights the importance of education and civil society in challenging these narratives and promoting equality.
Heure et lieu
29 avr. 2025, 14:00 – 15:00 UTC+2
Atelier en ligne sur Zoom (heure de Paris)
À propos de l'événement
Workshop organized as part of the launch of the LEAP project. Atelier organisé dans le cadre du lancement du projet LEAP.
🇬🇧 🕐 5min: Introduction | 30min: Presentation | 15min: Discussion🌍 Language: English📍 Location: ONLINE (One single Zoom link for all workshops)
🎙️ Speaker: Sheila Khan, sociologist and researcher at the Communication and Society Research Centre at the University of Minho. She holds a PhD in Ethnic and Cultural Studies from the University of Warwick, and her work focuses on post-colonial studies, particularly the relationship between Mozambique and Portugal.
This talk explores the ongoing denial of colonial legacies and racism in Europe, particularly in Portugal. Luso-tropicalism, developed by Gilberto Freyre, fostered the belief that Portuguese society was free from racism. This idealized narrative, spread through education and media, hinders efforts to address systemic racism. Civil society and education are key to challenging these myths and promoting a more inclusive and…