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Kadija Diallo (she/they)
Majors: Political Science & Religion
Hometown: New York City
Advisor & Department: Professor Olufemi Vaughan, Chair of Black Studies
Research Interest: I aim to explore the multifaceted impact of Christianity and Islam on Senegal, Mali, and Nigeria during the late 18th to 20th century, particularly in relation to the economic, social, and political dimensions of these societies. Examining African capitalism via capitalist realism will be able to expose inherent ideological flaws, revealing the ethical and social implications of economic, political, and cultural entanglements. By investigating the interplay between religious belief systems and the emergence and consolidation of capitalist structures, I hope to shed light on the intricate ways in which religious and economic power interact, shaping the trajectories of these West African regions. Religion's development in Africa has been closely linked to social and political conditions, resulting in the widespread adoption of Christianity and Islam in many different regions. To fully comprehend the impact of capitalism on the African continent, specifically in the West African regions, it is imperative to understand socio-religious structures and their impact on political and hierarchical systems. My research will span from the pre-colonial foundation to the post-colonial period into the modern era.
Fun fact: I have nine siblings living in three different countries (Senegal, France, United States)