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Being involved in a process where we can feel like an active force in effective participatory mechanisms is increasingly crucial. Ensuring alignment between our objectives and the passionate advocacy of those we encounter poses an even more pressing challenge. It's also about upholding credibility and trust in our actions. In this report, as we traverse the Alps, Carpathians, and the Sudetes, we have strived to add our contribution, building upon the resolute efforts of others we encountered. . . . Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Programme, Eurac Research, ISIG - Institute of International Sociology of Gorizia, CIPRA International Alpine Pearls #CentralMountains #cooperation #governance #carpathians #carpathianconvention #alpineconvention #youthengagement #mountainareas #localcommunities

New article out in Cultural Sociology (soon open access). This one is close to my heart: A 'field-translation' take on the diffusion of #socialmovements to new country contexts. I ask: how is a movement adopted when it travels to a culturally fragmented field? (Can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dU8g_uuq). Specifically, the piece is about how urban and rural evangelicals and progressives in late 19th/early 20th century Denmark made the US/UK temperance movement resonate with the respective religious and democratic doxa underlying their position in a field of moral reform (defined by struggles over how to deal with moral issues such as alcohol consumption). I introduce #Bourdieu'sian field analysis to the study of diffusion and translation process; a combination that allows for the application of mixed methods to study such processes. I first apply social network analysis of career data on temperance leaders to show the structure of field positions. The SNA reveals that the cause was adopted across a field fragmented by rural/urban and progressive/conservative divides, i.e. across consolidated cultural milieus. I then analyze movement leaders' texts to show how they framed the cause differently to achieve resonance with the cultural doxa of their field position. This was a process that involved multiple translations as the cause travelled in physical and social space. Progressives framed temperance as a social issue affecting peoples' sense of social justice and part of 'local self-government and immediate popular government' to be implemented through local municipal initiatives and national referendums. Rural evangelicals would only accept this 'un-Lutheran' movement when urban evangelicals adapted the most 'loud' and 'American' elements such as the temperance pledge to the more 'quiet' rural Lutheranism: "Exaggerations and ornaments should be shunned like the plague" Fatally, the movement never really resonated with urban progressives. In Sweden, the Social Democratic Party took up the cause but in DK, they performed a self-translation: Socialism was in fact temperance since social justice would in turn lower consumption. No need for special organizations. Consequently, temperance organizations in Sweden (e.g. IOGT-NTO) can boast more members and a more central societal role than Danish Blue Cross that as lone survivor has few members but has found a niche mainly as a service provider. In fragmented cultural fields, the long term survival of movements thus partly hinges on translating core frames of the movement to enable resonance with core beliefs of established movements. The challenge being how to translate without being co-opted (the resonance dilemma) - #climate. Research funded by the European Research Council (ERC) Starting MORALITES (101114850). Views and opinions expressed are those of the author only. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

As global migration continues to rise, it's crucial to study its effects on people and organisations. Citizens of emerging economies, part of the African diaspora, migrate worldwide seeking economic opportunities. These migrants not only contribute economically but also culturally enrich host communities. In ‘Total Cultural Capital’ or TCC, P. Matthijs Bal et al. introduce this Durkheimian inspired concept, emphasising the collective conscience of a society. TCC underscores the dynamic integration of diverse subcultures, enhancing both performance and wellbeing. Unlike the one-dimensional business case, TCC focuses on moral and ethical justifications for integration. It promotes sustainable cultural linkages and hybrid socio-cultural settings. Understanding TCC helps policymakers and organisations foster a more inclusive and enriched society. Link: #Migration #CulturalCapital #Diversity #Inclusion #EconomicGrowth #Sociology #GlobalWorkforce #JMS #ManagementInsights

This year too, Utrecht Summer School is offering Migration, Integration and Ethnic Relations. This two-week summer course introduces students to social scientific theories and empirical research on international migration, the integration of immigrants and their children, and reactions of the host society. It is meant for students in the social sciences who are interested in a research-oriented approach to the causes and consequences of migration. #uss2024 #utrechtsummerschool #utrechtuniversity #socialsciences #migration #integration #summercourse #intensivecourse #quantitative #ERCOMER

How can #socialinnovation enhance social inclusion in rural areas❓ 🤔 This is the question at the heart of SERIGO's mission! 🌍 #SERIGO is an EU-funded project dedicated to enhancing resilience, social inclusion, and well-being in rural areas through social innovation. 👥The project is coordinated by the University of Eastern Finland and brings together 17 partner organisations from 11 different EU countries. 🚀 Over the next 4 years, we will conduct community-based participatory research, through case studies and 5 experimental pilot actions across Austria, Estonia, Finland, Slovakia, and Slovenia. 🤝 Seeking to amplify our impact, SERIGO will establish a Community of Practice (CoP) to co-create and validate research results and policy findings. Your support and collaboration are essential. Let's work together to tackle the challenges ahead! 💪 Read more on our website: www.serigo-project.eu #RuralDevelopment #VulnerableGroups AEIDL (European Association for Innovation in Local Development) Rural Sociology Eurac Research Centre for Social Innovation ESOGU ETTOM MKN Itä-Suomi | Rural Women´s Advisory Centre (RWAC) of Eastern Finland PRIZMA - Fundacija za izboljšanje zaposlitvenih možnosti

🎉 We are pleased to share that our Working Group 1 within the COST Action GLITSS held a workshop on "Human Trafficking and Counter-Trafficking: New Directions for Research and Policy" on 25-26 September at Complutense University of Madrid, Faculty of Political Science and Sociology, in collaboration with Iscte - University Institute of Lisbon. 🎈 During the workshop, we discussed practices often described in terms of human trafficking 🚶♀️🛑, as well as counter-trafficking policies and interventions. It was acknowledged that these policies and their implementation often fail to address the root causes of violence as experienced by many people on the move 🌍 and may even conflict with their expectations and needs 🤝. We are committed to further exploring these complex issues 🔍 and fostering collaboration between researchers and policymakers 🧑🏫. Our group will continue to work on developing insights and strategies 💡, ensuring that future counter-trafficking policies are informed by research 📚 and local contexts 🌐. #GLITSS #COSTAction #globalization #illicittrade #sustainability #security #research #networking #Europe Francesco Giumelli Pim Geelhoed Mara Clemente Aleksandar Marsavelski Raluca-Ioana Mocanu Indrek Saar Stefano Caneppele Daniela Irrera Mirela Imsirovic

What binds human societies has intrigued thinkers for centuries. If humanity is driven by self-interest, how can communities thrive or even survive? The 14th-century historian Ibn Khaldun, a pioneering Muslim Arab scholar, compellingly addressed this in his concept of Asabiyyah (social cohesion), offering insights that remain relevant today, especially in contrast to the individualism often celebrated in Western societies. #AlMuqaddimah #Asabiyyah #Groupfeeling #IbnKhaldun #Individualism #MiddleEast #Sociology #iGlobenews

Voluntarism refers to the principle or practice of individuals freely offering their time, skills, or services for the benefit of others, without expecting financial compensation. It is often associated with community service, nonprofit organizations, and efforts to address social, cultural, or environmental issues. Key Aspects of Voluntarism: 1. Free Will: Participation is voluntary, motivated by personal values, empathy, or a sense of social responsibility. 2. Community Impact: It contributes to societal welfare, supporting vulnerable populations or advancing collective goals. 3. Non-Monetary Reward: Volunteers are not paid but may gain personal satisfaction, skills, and experience. Voluntarism can also appear in a philosophical or sociological context: • In philosophy, voluntarism emphasizes the role of human will or individual choice in shaping reality or ethics. • In sociology, it underscores community-driven initiatives over state intervention. Let’s volunteer with compassion ❤️

The International Postgraduate Course "Divided Societies XXV: Polarisation and the Politics of Division" will take place from May 6th to May 12th, 2024, at the Inter-University Centre Dubrovnik (IUC). Deadline for application via the course website: April 12, 2024. All doctoral students and advanced master's students in the field of social sciences are welcome to apply. More information and a course description can be found in the attached document⬇️ #Sociology #PostgraduateCourse #DividedSocieties #Dubrovnik #AcademicOpportunity #CallForApplications

Gaining much from discussions amongst South Asian Scholars at the ongoing IFRC-NDRG-ISS led Advanced Professional Programme, I am stronger in belief that risk is intersectional and government agencies in general by their very constitution are not trained to encourage this approach in risk identification exercises. Realization of intersectional disadvantages (women,LGBTQIA, Poverty,caste,race,class, ableism,colour) is left to individual officers managing districts/provincial/local offices,who may or may not proceed.They may sometimes do it only as individual philanthropy not an officially implementable policy. Ironically, most NGOs prepare reports on DAMAGE &LOSS assessments (DALNA) which govt whishes to see.The SHO at the local Thana (police station) flags the failure of justice and today's IAS heading districts come mostly from Science, IITs,engineering,mathematics not trained to look beyond silos at intersectionality of oppression and privilege taught in disciplines of sociology,political science,literature, law where you find the social discrimination narratives of Premchand,David Copperfield,Virginia Woolf,Rousseau, Dworkin, Foucault or even sometimes to drench themselves in narratives of speciesism found in writings of early wilderness theologians like Henry Bugbee. Where is the time for deep sustainable thoughts in disaster risk reduction? It's time we turn our heads before the APMCDRR and look down into our societal structures in Asia Pacific before implanting top down policies. We still have 6 days with us to reframe presentations for Philippines.