S2, E8: On Complaint

S2 E8 On Complaint DESCRIPTION

In this episode, we will explore complaint: as a response to an unacceptable and unwanted situation as well as a means of remedy when one has been harmed. Drawing on Sara Ahmed’s work on complaint, we will think about why institutions and systems often work to block complaint, why we are made anxious by the act of complaining, and why it is important that we guarantee that our grievances are recorded for those who both came before as well as those who will come after us.

SHOW NOTES

I discussed two books by Sara Ahmed at some length:

Complaint! (Duke U Press, 2021): https://www.amazon.com/Complaint-Sara-Ahmed/dp/1478017716

No!: The Art and Activism of Complaining (released on April 7th, can preorder): https://www.amazon.com/No-Activism-Complaining-Sara-Ahmed/dp/1558613684