The Problem with anti-semitism
Accusations of anti-Semitism, directed at individuals, social movements, or entire academic disciplines such as postcolonial studies, have become central to political and societal debates in Germany. Increasingly, these accusations are framed through the notion of “new anti-Semitism,” which positions criticism of Israel as a contemporary form of anti-Semitism. Such charges shape public discourse, policy-making, and educational spaces, serving to repress political opposition and reinforce racialized boundaries. This talk examines the socio-political contexts of the “new anti-Semitism” discourse and the mechanisms of accusation, focusing on how labeling something as antisemitic functions as a tool of political control and social policing in contemporary Germany.
Linie206
10119 Berlin