The Price of Knowledge: Graduate Students' Journey through Academic Violence

This session delves into the pervasive issue of violence within academia, specifically focusing on graduate students' encounters. Despite being the driving force behind groundbreaking research and academic progress, graduate students frequently face a multitude of challenges that constitute various forms of violence, including the exploitation of labor by advisors and other faculty, sexual harassment, and other forms of threats, etc. From the systemic issues of low wages and the high demands of time to the theft of their intellectual labor, these experiences have a profound impact on their well-being and scholarly pursuits. This session serves as a platform for graduate students to share their stories, shedding light on the realities they navigate within the academy and developing strategies to foster a more inclusive and supportive academic environment.