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WORLD ANTHROPOLOGICAL UNION

CONGRESS 2024​

Paper

The Accusation of Colonialism: Anthropology in Post-Colonial Algeria and the Restoration of Dignity

presenters

    Benarfa Brahim

    Nationality: Algeria

    Residence: Algeria

    University of Batna 1

    Presence:Face to Face/ On Site

Keywords:

Algeria, Legacies, Dignity, Post-colonial, Anthropological communities

Abstract:

Anthropology has frequently been accused of serving as a colonial tool in post-colonial Algeria, which reflects a larger ambivalence regarding colonial legacies. This study aims to investigate the nuanced relationship that exists between colonialism and anthropology in Algeria, looking at the ways in which the field has both supported and refuted these historical claims. The study will look at how anthropological studies have changed from the colonial era to the present, with a particular on how subject matters and methodology have changed in response to critiques from the post-colonial era. The study will examine how anthropologists redefined their field to better serve their community and help restore the dignity that had been eroded by colonial authority... Malek Bennabi, one of the key thinkers, is well known for his examination of the 'colonizability' circumstances and the socio-cultural regeneration in postwar cultures. Also Assia Djebar has critically studied how language, history, and gender intertwine in Algeria. Abdelkader Djeghloul, M'hamed Boukhobza, have made contributions to socio-political and anthropological debates by studying Algerian identity and historical consciousness. Talks about religious and cultural decolonization have been improved by philosophers like Chebel who highlight the variety of anthropological viewpoints. By challenging accepted knowledge and advancing a more understanding of Arab historical and cultural processes, these scholars collectively shed light on the diverse dimensions of Algerian postcolonial identity. In addition to being mindful of the scars left by colonialism. These contributions it seeks to establish a paradigm for anthropological practice that is proactive in advancing the agency and autonomy of Algerian communities. Anthropology can restore dignity through a transformative approach that recognizes the discipline's historical abuses, matches research agendas with community priorities, and cultivates an inclusive academic community that supports indigenous knowledge systems. this study will advance knowledge on how to move past colonial pasts.