Julian Go: Race, Capital, Critique: For a Theory of Racial Capitalism
Schedule
Thu Apr 09 2026 at 04:00 pm to 05:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Room 4.205, University of Manchester | Manchester, EN
About this Event
As part of the BSA conference, the Postcolonial/Decolonial Transformations working group are hosting Julian Go to provide the annual lecture.
Date/time: Thursday, 9th. 16.00-17.30
Room: Room 4.205
Title: Race, Capital, Critique: For a Theory of Racial Capitalism
Abstract: This lecture ponders the possibilities and pitfalls of the “racial capitalism” concept as a social theory. While the literature on “racial capitalism” has grown in recent years, theoretical systematicity, acuity or coherence has yet to be attained, leading to multiple criticisms of the concept. This talk addresses these criticisms and offers a synthetic theory of racial capitalism that can absorb them. It argues that most existing critiques are misplaced, and a “contingency-contextual” theory of racial capitalism offers a way forward.
Please note, this event is only open to attendees of the BSA annual conference.
Where is it happening?
Room 4.205, University of Manchester, University Place, Manchester, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00
