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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 294,428 | $1,119,000 | 1,205$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 38,577 | $350,000 | 265$ |
| Totals | 2 | 324,406,499 | 333,005 | $1,469,000 | 1,470$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Colombia:
Boaventura de Sousa Santos was accused of sexual harassment, abuse of power, and academic extractivism by three of his students.
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Indonesia:
Boaventura de Sousa Santos is a sociologist from Portugal who described the phenomenon of epistemicide, or the killing of knowledge.
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Portugal:
Boaventura de Sousa Santos filed a criminal complaint against 13 women for defamation.
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Spain:
Boaventura de Sousa Santos is the director at the Center for Social Studies in Coimbra.
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Portugal:
Boaventura de Sousa Santos is involved in a legal case regarding accusations of sexual and moral harassment.
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