Category: Columns

Israel BDS — Why I Signed…Reluctantly

Anthropologists for the Boycott of Israeli Academic Institutions->https://anthroboycott.wordpress.com/] is pleased to present this thoughtful reflection on the boycott by James Ferguson. The American Anthropological Association will be voting on a pro-boycott resolution (Resolution #2) at its annual business meeting at 6:15 pm on Friday, November 20. His essay joins others on this blog, by scholars such as Partha Chatterjee, Talal Asad, Rosemary Sayigh, and [Bryan Boyd. We urge all anthropologists to look at the facts of the boycott and VOTE YES on #2 if attending the meeting.

“We will not work with Israel’s universities” say 343 UK academics

  • In an unprecedented statement university teachers say they will not do business with Israel’s university system.
  • Professors and lecturers, Fellows of the Royal Society and Fellows of the British Academy say they will not visit Israel’s universities.
  • Academics from across 72 different institutions ‘take the pledge’, more expected to follow as campaign grows.
  • Full page advertisement in The Guardian newspaper announces launch of the Commitment.