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Subject: CFP: Fascism And Antifascism In Our Time - Critical Investigations
(Hamburger Institut für Sozialforschung, Nov. 1-3, 2017)

Fascism And Antifascism In Our Time - Critical Investigations Call for
Participation

http://www.bpb.de/fascism-antifascism

The spread of nationalist and authoritarian movements in Europe and around
the world have prompted debates about a return of global fascism. At the
same time, many countries are witnessing civil society activities opposing
such movements. Politicians and activists from both camps endorse
like-minded actors across borders. Do these developments suggest that we are
living in a time comparable to the 1930s, when the decisive marker in
national and international politics was the one between fascism and
antifascism? 

The conference investigates the contemporary relevance of fascism and
antifascism by bringing together scholarly experts on these historical
movements and actors in civil society. It will discuss the interrelatedness
of fascism and antifascism, illuminate their global networks and local
trajectories, analyze central characteristics and ideas, and trace shifts in
discourses and practices of remembrance. Another focus are memory politics,
phenomenology, current adaptations as well as the aesthetic dimensions and
artistic practices associated with fascism or antifascism. 

The overarching aim of the conference is to explore whether and how the
histories of fascism and antifascism offer insights into the rise of
authoritarian regimes today. What makes a fascist regime? What is the line
separating authoritarianism from fascism? Can we identify "tipping points"?
How should a civil society react to these challenges? Do antifascist
movements of the 20th century offer a role model? How can insights into such
historical connections benefit proponents of a democratic civil society?

date
01.11.2017 until 03.11.2017

venue
Hamburger Institut für Sozialforschung
Mittelweg 36
20148 Hamburg

for
The conference addresses scholars, practitioners of civic education,
artists, and activists involved in projects dealing with fascism,
antifascism, authoritarianism, and the advancement of democracy. Projects on
politics and practices of remembrance are especially welcome. Your
involvement can be professional or voluntary / non-professional. We look
forward to applications from all countries, especially from Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine.

organizer
The conference is held in cooperation between the Federal Agency for Civic
Education, Bonn, the Hamburg Institute for Social Research, and Rutgers
University, New Jersey. As part of the programme "Mapping Memories"
(www.bpb.de/mapping-memories), it is generously supported by the Federal
Foreign Office of Germany.

registration
Please send your CV and a motivational letter (300 - 500 words) describing
the nature of your involvement with the above-mentioned topics and why you
wish to participate in the conference to [log in to unmask] The
deadline for submissions is 15 July 2017. Applicants are expected to be
proficient in English and attend the entire conference. 

There is no conference fee. For those who travel from outside Germany,
travel expenses will be reimbursed up to 800 Euro (up to 300 Euro from
within the EU, up to 500 Euro from other European countries, up to 800 Euro
from overseas). Accommodation for participants in the central conference
hotel will be provided free of charge. The conference language will be
English.

contact
Victoria Romano, Hamburger Institut für Sozialforschung,
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