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• 29 jan 2021

  Geneva

  Call for papers - Sociology

  Social justice in times of uncertainty

  The 2021 Congress of the Swiss Sociological Association (SSA)

  Social Justice in Times of Uncertainty takes as a starting point the health pandemic that erupted in 2020, which led societies across the world to cope with disruptions in the provisioning of goods and services, means of livelihood, and fundamental freedom – not least, that of movement. The crisis also revealed global and local inequalities, translated into who has the right to live or not, and raised new questions around (in)justice in the contemporary world. In light of the turmoil experienced, as a globalized society and within our communities, this congress emphasizes the relevance of social and environmental justice in the making of a fair society, asking the question: in times of uncertainty, what does it mean to live a good life in a just society?

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• 15 avr 2020

  Geneva

  Call for papers - Sociology

  Sustainability through Art

  The role of art in and towards sustainable changes

  While the sociology of arts and culture has long dealt with classical sociological questions of artistic production, distribution and reception, the concern for ecological issues and sustainability has only recently been taken up. On the one hand, the artistic field is an economy and an industry like any other, where the use of natural and human resources leads to questions of inequality, access and power relations. On the other hand, it represents a particular case, as intertwined with the issues of sustainability are those of artistic meaning, reception and cultural practices, and social factors different than in other fields. What is the environmental and social impact of art? Can art be sustainable, both ecologically and socially through time, and how? What can we make of the sustainability of art that is made to last long – sculpture, painting, print, recorded production – as well as of the required preservations techniques and places? And, on the other hand, what is the place of ephemeral art when considering sustainability (in all its aspects): street art, graffiti, art installations, live music and theatre? How can art support transformations towards more sustainable societies? A change in individual and collective practices is needed to achieve the SDGs. What role can or do art and artists play in these transformations? Can artists contribute to shaping alternative paths?

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• 09 sep 2019

  10 sep 2019

  Lausanne

  Lecture series - Modern

  Open data and qualitative research in the social sciences

  Seventh edition of the "Swiss festival for qualitative methods"

  Selon une formule désormais bien rodée, le festival se propose de présenter les innovations récentes dans le domaine des méthodes qualitatives et mixtes. À l’instar de l’édition de 2017, la manifestation se propose une fois encore de mettre l’accent sur une thématique particulière. Pour cette édition, ce sont les enjeux et les défis soulevés par l’open data qui seront mis en avant par le biais de trois ateliers thématiques et deux séances plénières. 

   

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• 15 sep 2019

  Berne

  Call for papers - History

  Steering Innovation in Communication Infrastructures

  The interaction between technological innovation and governance of communication infrastructures — the essence of the “guiding star”, as suggested by the title — constitutes the theme of the conference in February 2020. We wish to explore how innovation was steered by postal and telecommunication companies, as well as by other public and private players in the field of communication infrastructures: enterprises, governments, professional and state organizations, the users.

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• 28 fév 2014

  Neuchâtel

  Call for papers - History

  Global Luxury

  Organizational change and emerging markets in the luxury industry since the 1970s

  The objective of this conference is to bring a better understanding of the transformation of the luxury industry into a global business since the 1970s. This industry experienced in the last four decades a major mutation which the three main trends can be stressed as follows: shift from independent small businesses to multinational enterprises, globalization of brands, democratization of consumption. This conference will tackle topics and cases from various industries, countries and disciplines (business history, marketing, applied economics, etc.). In particular, the following issues are welcomed.

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• 25 jui 2010

  Geneva

  Call for papers - Information

  Celebrity news, an oxymoron?

  In recent years, celebrity news has spread throughout Western media, and particularly in media aimed at the general public. The aim of the Conference is to study and discuss the spreading of celebrity news across the media and to consider the various issues at stake.

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• 21 fév 2008	06 mar 2008	13 mar 2008
  03 avr 2008	10 avr 2008	...

  Fribourg

  Seminar - Sociology

  L'épreuve de l'injustice

  Conférences publiques 2007/08

  « Si le mot "inégalité" ne vous fait pas tressaillir, peut-être serez-vous plus sensibles au mot "injustice" ». Ainsi commençait en mars 2006 un appel lancé par la Fondation Abbé Pierre pour le logement des défavorisés dans cinq grands quotidiens français. Au-delà de la situation particulière du logement social dans ce pays, cette exhorte traduit un changement significatif : le constat d'un glissement des inégalités sociales vers les injustices sociales sur l'agenda socio-politique. Si demeure la question de fond du moment à partir duquel une inégalité devient une injustice, force est en effet de constater une tendance lourde, celle de l'expression croissante des problèmes sociaux sous l'angle de l'injustice. Comment comprendre pourtant pourquoi, aujourd'hui, l'expérience sociale se donne à voir comme une suite d'épreuves individuelles ?

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