Eröffnung des WOC Reseach Centers “Digital Diaspora” an der Universität Bremen
mit einem Vortrag von

Minna Salami (THE NEW INSTITUTE):
Contradictory Realms: Patriarchal Materiality and Feminist Metaphysics in Digital Dimensions

10. Dezember 2024, 18:15-20:00 Uhr
U Bremen, GW2 B 3.009 & via ZOOM

Am 10. Dezember 2024 wird das WOC Research Center “Digital Diaspora” unter Leitung von Prof. Dr. Julia Borst an der Universität Bremen mit einem Vortrag von Minna Salami (THE NEW INSTITUTE) zu “Contradictory Realms: Patriarchal Materiality and Feminist Metaphysics in Digital Dimensions” und anschließendem Empfang offiziell eröffnet.

Der Vortrag von Minna Salami wird per Videokonferenz übertragen. Bei Interesse schreiben Sie bitte eine Mail an: diaspora@uni-bremen.de
Die Veranstaltung findet in englischer Sprache statt.

Minna Salami is a Nigerian-Finnish and Swedish feminist author and social critic who is currently a senior fellow at THE NEW INSTITUTE. Her research interests include the politics of knowledge production, the progression of feminist theory, and contemporary African thought. Her debut book “Sensuous Knowledge” has been translated into multiple languages and she is currently writing a polemical book about feminism in relation to Africa. She is a frequently sought essayist and keynote speaker and has drawn over a million readers to her multiple award-winning blog MsAfropolitan. Minna Salami’s academic background is in Political Science and Gender Studies with a specialization in feminist theory from SOAS, University of London.

In her lecture, she will discuss the contradictory realms of patriarchal materiality and feminist metaphysics in digital dimensions. In the current digital age, Africa and its diaspora stand at the intersection of patriarchal materiality and feminist metaphysics. The talk explores these dual facets of digital spaces: the concrete, patriarchal structures that influence access, economic opportunities, and the perpetuation of gender inequalities—seen in male-dominated tech industries and disparities in digital resources. Contrastingly, the realm of feminist metaphysics represents a conceptual exploration of how digital dimensions can serve as platforms for transcending traditional gender norms, fostering new identities, and challenging established narratives. As Africa, and indeed the world, faces challenges such as authoritarianism, populism, ecological crises, and the rise of potentially disruptive technologies like generative artificial intelligence, the digital realm plays a central role. This talk will conceptually navigate the tensions and intersections between patriarchal materiality and feminist metaphysics, considering how these dynamics shape and are shaped by the broader socio-political and technological landscape. By examining these complex and often paradoxical elements, this talk delves into the tensions and synergies between digital dimensions, particularly focusing on the unique situation faced by women of African heritage in shifting and erratic times.