Boaventura de Sousa Santos
Boaventura de Sousa Santos is a prominent Portuguese sociologist known for his work in social theory, law, and human rights. He served as the director of the Centre for Social Studies at the University of Coimbra and has contributed significantly to discussions on post-colonialism, social justice, and the role of knowledge in society. Recently, he has been in the news due to a suspended judgment regarding allegations of sexual and moral harassment brought against him by four researchers, which has raised significant controversy and discussions about the handling of such accusations in academic settings.
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Boaventura de Sousa Santos is a sociologist who faced accusations of sexual harassment and moral misconduct from multiple women.
Ministério Público arquiva queixa de Boaventura contra denunciantes | Assédio sexual
Portugal· 2026-01-27
Boaventura de Sousa Santos denounces the 'elitist capture of the State' by political elites.
La soberbia política de los cargos públicos
Panama· 2025-10-05
Boaventura de Sousa Santos was accused of sexual harassment, abuse of power, and academic extractivism by three of his students.
No son pequeñeces - Columna de Sara Tufano
Colombia· 2025-09-13
Boaventura de Sousa Santos is a sociologist from Portugal who described the phenomenon of epistemicide, or the killing of knowledge.
Genosida Jurnalisme dan Ancaman Epistemisida
Indonesia· 2025-08-30
Boaventura de Sousa Santos filed a criminal complaint against 13 women for defamation.
Boaventura de Sousa Santos apresenta queixa-crime contra 13 mulheres por difamação | Universidade de CoimbraPortugal· 2025-08-20
Boaventura de Sousa Santos is the director at the Center for Social Studies in Coimbra.
Una violación grupal a una menor en Portugal desata protestas contra la benevolencia judicial hacia los delitos sexuales | Sociedad
Spain· 2025-04-22
Boaventura de Sousa Santos is involved in a legal case regarding accusations of sexual and moral harassment.
Julgamento de defesa de Boaventura Sousa Santos suspenso há um mês | JustiçaPortugal· 2025-02-21