Een soort ‘doffe gedempte vrees’

A dull muted fear The author explores the theme of ‘trouble in academia’ through the lenses of power and discipline, emphasizing personal experiences as an innovative yet vulnerable approach. He argues that traditional research methods often fall short in capturing the complexity of such ‘trouble’, which is shaped by the social context in which scholars operate. Although his account is subjective and not generalizable, his aim is to spark broader discussion about power dynamics in criminology. He calls for the structural inclusion of ‘trouble’ in academic training and institutional procedures, and encourages young criminologists to engage critically and honestly with their discipline.