*CALL FOR PAPERS*
*Conference: *
*A horizon of (im)possibilities: reflecting on the social implications of
recent political upheaval in Brazil*
*Date:* 22 February 2019, 10.00am - 6.00pm
*Venue:* ILAS, Senate House, London
*Description*
With crucial political events occurring at a dramatic pace (from President
Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment and her succession by Michel Temer, to the
imprisonment of former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the election
of former military officer Jair Bolsonaro), the political landscape in
Brazil has shifted rapidly, confronted with realities considered
unimaginable only a few of years earlier. Indeed, depending on the
perspective from which one looks at these events, it can be argued that the
limits of what is politically possible have expanded (or contracted).
Tapping on the notion of possibility, and acknowledging that the recent
presidential elections are but the end result, or culmination, of a series
of social and political changes that have been taking place over several
years, this conference invites researchers to consider and critically
reflect on contemporary political events and their social implications.
A key question that will guide the discussions is: What may appear to be
the possibilities and impossibilities for active citizenship, democratic
values, and violence prevention in the aftermath of the latest presidential
elections?
This is an inter-disciplinary conference and papers are welcomed from a
wide variety of disciplines and practice areas. Some key questions that we
would like to consider are:
What may have motivated citizens to opt for far-right political
alternatives in the Brazilian context? What is the role of mobile social
media in influencing voting behaviour? How do groups, such as ‘ethnic’,
religious, gender and sexual minorities, deal with growing hostility
against them and threats against constitutionally guaranteed rights? How to
conciliate deepened social and political divisions that were accentuated
ahead of the 2018 national elections?
We invite scholars and experts to contribute to this discussion on
contemporary Brazil. Paper proposals of no more than 350 words should be
submitted, along with a short speaker bio, to the organisers at
[log in to unmask] The *deadline* for proposals is *27
December 2018*. Accepted papers will be notified by 5 January. Early career
scholars are encouraged to apply.
For further information, please contact Dr Katerina Chatzikidi (
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*Deadline for submissions:* 27 December 2018
For further details, visit event page @ ILAS
<https://ilas.sas.ac.uk/events/event/17883> / see CfP poster attached
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