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Southern Theory
This episode explores how our geographical and historical context shapes what we accept as universal truth, revealing why perspectives from the Global South are essential for a complete understanding of the world.
“This episode explores how our geographical and historical context shapes what we accept as universal truth, revealing why perspectives from the Global South are essential for a complete understanding of the world.”
— Raewyn Connell, Southern Theory
Knowledge production, global perspectives, decolonization of thought
If you've ever noticed that 'universal' solutions often stumble when applied elsewhere, this will sharpen your understanding of why some ideas travel better than others, and this will help you see what to do next.
Sociologist Raewyn Connell meticulously traces how dominant theories are produced in specific global centers, offering a vital, critical lens on the power dynamics embedded in what we often call 'universal' knowledge.