Unequal Worlds; an inequality research podcast

In this episode of  Unequal Worlds: A Research Podcast , we bring you a compelling keynote and panel discussion from the 2024 Bergen Exchanges on Law and Social Transformation. Titled "Research Agenda for The Next Decade: Inequality – Transforming Marginality," this episode features insights from leading experts. Join us as we explore the complexities of globalised capital, the role of law in perp...

In this episode of Unequal Worlds, we discuss the intricate world of global capitalism by launching the book edited by Don Kalb titled "Insidious Capital: Frontlines of Value at the End of a Global Cycle." The episode was recorded during the 2024 Bergen Exchanges on Law and Social Transformation. Explore the pervasive influence of capital on societies, the environment, and everyday life. From the...

In this episode, we dive into the dynamic discussions from the SDG Conference in Bergen, where experts explored the complexities and opportunities in financing the shift towards sustainability. Moderated by Natalia Buier, the session featured insights from Ruth Carlitz of the University of Amsterdam, Lina Strandvåg Nagell from Bellona Europa, and Yann Robiou du Pont from Utrecht University. Key Hi...

In this episode, host Wesley Maraire sits down with Satang Nabaneh from the University of Dayton to explore the rise of the illiberal right within the African continent through the lens of the human rights framework. They discuss the complexities of how conservative values, religious extremism, and authoritarian tactics manifest in different African countries, drawing comparisons with global trend...

In this episode, we bring you highlights from the Annual GRIP Lecture held at Ulrikes Aula, University of Bergen. This year’s lecture, titled “The Politics of Inequality and the Rise of the Illiberal Right: A Global Perspective,” was curated by Don Kalb, Academic Director at GRIP, and featured keynote speaker Walden Bello, a distinguished international sociologist. Walden Bello provided a deep div...

In this episode, we delve into the critical discussions from the 2024 SDG Conference Bergen, where GRIP organised a session titled “Tackling the Rise of Illiberalism.” This session brought together students, researchers, and academics to explore the chilling effects of far-right populism on educational systems worldwide. Key Highlights: Neoliberalism’s Vulnerabilities:  Andrea Pető from Central Eu...

In this episode of Unequal Worlds , host Wesley Maraire speaks with Tomas Salem, PhD fellow at the University of Bergen’s Department of Anthropology, about the rise of the far right in Brazil. The conversation explores the political, economic, social, and religious forces fueling this movement, focusing on its deep connections to corruption, economic inequality, and the militarisation of police op...

In this episode of Unequal Worlds, we dive deep into the pressing challenges and innovative solutions surrounding the global green transition. Host Wesley Maraire and guest Michael Grubb explore the evolving landscape of climate finance, political solutions, and the critical role of private investment in advancing low-carbon projects in developing countries. Key Topics Covered: The transformation...

In this episode of Unequal Worlds, we speak with Alpa Shah , an anthropologist and lecturer at the London School of Economics, about the complex issues of inequality, democracy, and activism in India. Shah begins by discussing the importance of democracy in protecting minority rights and questions whether this ideal is being upheld in India. She also highlights the complexity of the term "dec...

In this episode of Unequal Worlds, Divine Fuh explores the complex relationship between decolonisation and the pursuit of human dignity. Joining Fuh are Ouma Ba & Yumba Kakhobwe who respond to the address as well as questions from the audience at the recently held Bergen Exchanges on Law Social Transformation . The keynote was chaired by Satang Nabaneh. Fuh argues that the decolonial movement...

This episode of the Unequal Worlds explores how labour unions can address inequality, especially in the context of authoritarian regimes. Elina Troscenko (GRIP, University of Bergen) moderates a panel discussion during the 2023 Bergen Exchanges on Law & Social Transformation . The panel is comprised of three scholars from different parts of the world: Volodymyr Artiukh (University of Oxford, U...

In this episode, we speak with Divine Fuh, an anthropologist and professor at the University of Cape Town . The conversation revolves around knowledge-based inequality and African knowledge systems - canvassing historical, contemporary and future challenges. Divine discusses the need to decolonise these systems, the role of African youth, and the potential they hold for addressing global issues li...

Dive into the world of socialism and labour movements in the GRIP Annual Lecture 2023. Join us for an enlightening discussion as esteemed global labour historian Marcel van der Linden takes the stage to share invaluable insights into the historical trajectories of socialist and labour movements. In this inaugural lecture, delivered on May 31, van der Linden provides a deep exploration of the chall...

Join host Wesley Maraire in a captivating episode of "Unequal Worlds" as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Max Lawson from Oxfam . In this podcast, they explore Oxfam's report on global inequality , wealth disparities, and the urgent need for systemic change. The episode begins by delving into the key findings of the report, highlighting the alarming escalation of w...

If you're looking for insight into the global crisis of inequality, this episode of Unequal Worlds is a must-listen. Host Wesley Maraire interviews Katja Hujo, a senior research coordinator at the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development , about their flagship report, " Crisis of Inequality, Shifting Power for a New Social Contract ." Hujo shares her thoughts on the s...

In this episode of Unequal Worlds, host Wesley Maraire interviews Vivian Price, a professor of interdisciplinary studies in the Department of Arts and Humanities at California State University . Vivian discusses her background in blue-collar jobs, her interest in film-making, and her involvement in making documentaries about women construction workers, migrant workers, and the intersection of labo...

In this episode of Unequal Worlds, we explore the topic of citizenship and its current state in diverse political contexts. The episode was recorded at a Breakfast Seminar at Bergen Global as part of the joint GRIP and Chr. Michelsens Institute (CMI) project Political Protests and New Forms of Citizenship . The discussants included Mari Norbakk from CMI and Giorgi Cheishvili from Tbilisi State Uni...

This episode’s guest is dr Zarina Patel , Associate Professor of Human Geography in the Department of Environmental and Geographical Science at the University of Cape Town. In conversation with GRIP’s Maria Bakke Ulvesæter , dr Patel discusses, among other things; the ways urban developments can be just and sustainable; epistemic inequalities and the importance of trans-disciplinary work; the sign...

This episode is a recording of GRIP affiliate Svati Shah's keynote at the 2022 Bergen Exchanges . Here, Dr Shah sets the issues of gender, land rights and political enfranchisement as well as postcolonial queer and trans theory into the broader context of anti-democratic governance and battles over historical memory in India.  Svati Shah is a feminist anthropologist who works on questions of...

We are happy to be able to share a recording of this keynote session with you as an episode of our podcast Unequal Worlds. This keynote address was given by Prof. Leandro Rodriguez Medina (Department of Sociology, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Azcapotzalco, Mexico) and entitled: “On epistemic decentralization: challenges for knowledge infrastructures” . GRIP affiliate Dr. Susanne Koch (STS De...

2020 marked the start of several global crises the consequences and impact of which we are still attempting to comprehend and deal with, and inequalities are again on the rise worldwide. In this episode we dive into the newly published book The Long Year, edited by Caitlin Zaloom & Thomas Sugrue , which brings together some of the world’s leading scientists and incisive thinkers who grapple wi...

Food is at the core of the UN's development agenda for the 21st century and several SDGs explicitly focus on food system challenges. Food production, distribution and consumption are linked to inequalities in a myriad of ways, and in this episode we explore inequality through the lens of food. In this discussion GRIP's Elina Troscenko is joined by Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv Engebretsen; Professor, Ce...

The SANORD 2021 conference was hosted by the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences and the University of Bergen . The conference focused on how SANORD partners can use and strengthen partner­ships - with the aims of meeting the needs of the UN 2030 Agenda. GRIP was a contributor to the sub-theme “Epistemic challenges, intellectual labour and South-North partnerships” and we are now lucky e...

The Centre for International Health (CIH) at the University of Bergen (UiB) hosted the 12th European Congress on Tropical Medicine and International Health in Bergen, Norway 2021. GRIP’s executive director, Bjørn Enge Bertelsen, led the plenary session “ Will global health survive its decolonisation? “ and we are happy to be able to share the recording of the session with all of you. Keynote “Powe...

Johnny Miller is a photographer and multimedia storyteller based in South Africa and the USA. He is interested in exploring social justice issues from the ground and from the air, and his photographic project Unequal Scenes has garnered widespread praise and been featured in many of the world’s top publications. He is also the photographer behind many of the images we use in our material!  Fe...