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P137a


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Religion, Political Participation, and Civic Engagement 
Convenors:
Guillermo Martín-Sáiz (Durham University)
Avi Astor (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)
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Chairs:
Guillermo Martín-Sáiz (Durham University)
Avi Astor (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)
Format:
Panel
Location:
Music Building (MUS), McMordie Room
Sessions:
Friday 29 July, -
Time zone: Europe/London

Short Abstract:

This panel focuses on the complex entanglements of religion, political participation, and civic engagement in contemporary societies around the world. We invite papers that focus on these entanglements using ethnographic and other qualitative methods.

Long Abstract:

Far from becoming privatized, religion has remained a critical part of civic and political life in societies around the globe. With the deepening pluralization of religious landscapes, especially in major cities, it has become ever more critical to understand the complex entanglements of religion, political participation, and civic engagement. How do religious worldviews, rituals and everyday practices relate to different forms of political and civic activity? Consider, for instance, the importance of Islamic festivals to the development of Muslim ethno-nationalism or the inclusion of political messaging in religious parades and processions. Moreover, how do political participation and civic engagement among religious communities—from militancy and social activism to the everyday exercise of fundamental rights—contribute to social change? For instance, to what extent have religious communities and perspectives contributed to movements like “Black Lives Matter” or other civic mobilizations in the realm of identity politics? In this panel, we seek to discuss issues highlighted in this abstract across different theoretical perspectives and geographical areas of expertise, and we invite papers that also emphasize the value of ethnography and other qualitative methods for the generation of knowledge.

Accepted papers:

Session 1 Friday 29 July, 2022, -
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