Political Sociology and Social Movements

Can It Happen Here? Rethinking the Far Right and Canadian Exceptionalism I

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Thursday Jun 01 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
Mclaughlin College-MC In-person

Scholars often portray Canada as exceptional in resisting the rising tide of far-right movements, parties, and leaders that have swept the globe in the early 21st century. Yet recent developments ... more

Can It Happen Here? Rethinking the Far Right and Canadian Exceptionalism II

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Thursday Jun 01 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
Mclaughlin College-MC In-person

Civil Society Organizations and the Political Representation

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Thursday Jun 01 10:30 am to 12:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
Mclaughlin College-MC In-person

This session considers how civil society organizations act as mechanisms of representation, especially for marginalized groups. It seeks to answer the following questions: How do civil society organizations provide legitimate ... more

Emotions and Social Change I: Theorizing Emotions and Affect

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Friday Jun 02 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
Mclaughlin College-MC Hybrid

This conference session will explore the complex and multifaceted nature of emotions in various social, cultural, and political contexts. Papers will discuss the critical phenomenology of romantic love and its ... more

Emotions and Social Change II: How Emotions Can Divide or Mobilize

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Friday Jun 02 8:30 am to 10:00 am (Eastern Daylight Time)
Mclaughlin College-MC In-person

This conference session will examine the diverse and complex role of emotions in politics, identity formation, and social inequalities. Papers will discuss the relationship between nationalism, modernization, and political emotions ... more