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The English and French versions of “Migration and Racialization in Times of Crisis” complement each other to illustrate, through a critical lens, a holistic portrait of the mode of governance through “crisis.” This notion of “crisis,” and the urgency that comes with it, is often used to refer to the social upheavals that punctuate our current society: migration crisis, humanitarian crisis, climate crisis... thus suggesting that our era is dominated by endless crisis.

However, the inherent urgency of “crisis” often tends to justify various forms of oppression, the violation of fundamental rights, discrimination, profiling... thus revealing the coercive power exercised over individuals, particularly minority groups.

By analyzing the colonial, racist, and sexist foundations that color the various declarations of crisis and their effects, the two books highlight the crucial role of “crisis” in maintaining racial and patriarchal capitalism.

Professors S. Garneau and L. Benhadjouja recently gave an interview on Radio-Canada to present the two books (in French). 

You can find the English version of the book available for free by visiting the University of Ottawa Press

About the co-directors:

Leila Benhadjouja is an associate professor at the Institute for Feminist and Gender Studies and the School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies at the University of Ottawa. Her research interests include postcolonial feminist theories, the sociology of Islam, the sociology of racism, and interethnic relations.

Christina Clark-Kazak is a full professor at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa. Her work focuses on three main areas: age discrimination in migration and development; the political participation of young people in migration situations; and interdisciplinary methodology in forced migration, conflict, and international development.

Stéphanie Garneau is a full professor and currently chair of the School of Social Work at the University of Ottawa. She was formerly director of the Research Collective on Migration and Racism (COMIR). Her research focuses on issues related to borders, migration, solidarity with migrants, social inequalities, and racism.