Simmering in the Corridors: An Ethnographic Novella

ABSTRACT The ethnographic novella “Simmering in the Corridors” blends fiction and ethnography to reflect on academic life within a Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology. It addresses institutional racism, colonial legacies, and power dynamics in academia. Through personal experiences and collective actions, it creates a nuanced portrayal of decolonization and reform processes within academic practice.