"Rethinking Diversity in Academic Institutions: For a Repoliticization of Difference as a Matter of Social Justice" (original) (raw)

The discourse of diversity in German academic institutions is critiqued for its neoliberal underpinnings, which often mask deeper social injustices and exclusionary practices. By examining the historical and contextual dimensions of diversity as it is framed within higher education, the paper advocates for a repoliticization of difference, stressing the need for a social justice approach that addresses power asymmetries and challenges institutional discriminatory practices. It argues for an alternative strategy that incorporates political contestation and critical engagement with marginalized perspectives to dismantle systemic oppression.