Globalization and Contemporary Antisemitisms

Speaker: Dr. Charles Asher Small Affiliation: Founder and Executive Director, Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) Title: "Globalization and Contemporary Antisemitisms: From Islamism as a Social Movement to the Acquiescence in the West" Location: Yale University, New Haven, CT Date: April 21, 2011 Description: Dr. Charles Asher Small argues that there are many different forms of antisemtisms and explains how globalization contributes to the marginalization of various groups in society, which, in turn, impacts contemporary antisemitism. Multiculturalism, which is essential in understanding contemporary societies in the age of globalization, is based on the recognition of the “other.” If a social movement is diametrically opposed to recognizing “the other,” there cannot be peace or regional stability. He further contends that neo-liberal driven processes and policies associated with globalization are the most important driving forces impacting the economy, as well as political, social and cultural marginalization throughout the world. These forces create conditions that are largely responsible for the reemergence of contemporary antisemitism.