French University Press Halts Publication of Book Critiquing 'Woke Ideologies'

The Presses Universitaires de France suspended the release of 'Face à l’obscurantisme woke,' citing concerns over the current climate for its reception.

• The book, titled 'Face à l’obscurantisme woke,' was set to release in April and critiques the influence of decolonial, race, and gender theories in academia.
• The Presses Universitaires de France (PUF) announced the suspension, stating the current context no longer supports a 'serene' reception for the book.
• The decision has drawn parallels to recent shifts in the U.S., where Donald Trump's administration has taken a strong stance against 'woke' ideologies in education and corporate policies.
• The book was authored by a collective of academics associated with the Observatoire du Décolonialisme, a group critical of decolonial and social justice movements in academia.
• The suspension has sparked broader discussions on freedom of expression and the role of publishers in navigating politically charged topics.

4 Articles

Libération Le Journal du Dimanche Le Nouvel Obs Le Figaro