Violence
Sunday 14th March 2021 - Monday 15th March 2021
Lisbon, Portugal
Throughout history violence has horrified and
enthralled in equal measure, defining some of our most glorious and most
distressing historical events. Debate continues about the nature and
implications of violence within our societies even as, in the current political
moment, violence continues to define the lives of people around the globe
through warfare, protest, political demonstration and discrimination. Although
none of this violence is new, the methods and motivations behind it may
nonetheless be novel amidst an internationally harshening political climate
that has seen not only actual violence but frequently the threat of violence
deployed against those in the public eye. Even speech itself has been deployed
as a form of violence as social media platforms offer both anonymity and global
reach.
Our histories are littered with situations where
violence has been argued to be justified, or where it was viewed as culturally
acceptable, even praiseworthy. 'Just' wars are but one example, and the most
obvious; retaliatory air strikes, honour killings, protections of borders, and
even simply fear of others have been deployed as well.
Influential authors such
as George Orwell and Franz Fanon, among others, have historically advocated for
the efficacy of some types of violence. Were they right? If so, who within our
societies must bear the brunt of this requirement of violence and what impact
does this have on them - and us?
Meanwhile, our entertainment media glamourises violent
characters - the anti-hero, the mobster, the vigilante - and 'if it bleeds it
leads' continues to influence how news is reported. How does this shape our
cultural attitudes toward violence? What responsibilities does the media have
to tackle violence and what does responsible reporting on violence look like in
the age of easily shared social media?
Why has violence exerted an irresistible hold on the
human psyche throughout history? To what extent is violence a universal
phenomenon within societies? What, if any, circumstances make violence
acceptable? What factors cause people to be violent? And what can be done by
individuals and communities to prevent violence?
Key Topics
Our second global inclusive interdisciplinary Violence
conference invites you to explore these and other questions about violence and
our societies. Subject to the presentations and discussions which take place at
the meeting, there is a possibility for a selective publication to emerge with
the aim of engendering further interdisciplinary collaboration and discussion.
We welcome proposals from a wide range of perspectives
and voices, on topics including but not limited to:
- Historical attitudes toward violence
- Specific instances of violence
- Violence and gender
- Media portrayals of violence
- Gender or racial depictions of those who commit violence
- Racism as an assumed marker of a 'violent nature'
- Gender differentiation; can women be terrorists?
- Artistic and photographic depictions of violence
- Violent protest and dissent
- Hate speech and incitement to violence
- State-sanctioned violence (war, genocide, torture, capital punishment, etc.)
- Violence and power
- How culture encourages / discourages violence
- Violence as a political tool
- Violence and the law
- Ecological and environmental violence
- Initiatives to prevent violence
- Justifiable violence
- Retaliatory violence
- Violence and reconciliation practices
This conference will feature a stream on activism,
protest and dissent. Protest has been part of human societies for millennia.
Movements such as Black Lives Matter and Me Too offer a powerful reminder of
the continued relevance of activism in the 21st century. While these examples
of protest share a common DNA with historical civil rights and gender equality
movements, activists today operate in a world where digital technology affords
particular advantages and disadvantages that have changed how we engage with
protest and dissent. We now have constant access to a steady stream of
information about dissatisfaction with the state of our world, who is alleged
to be responsible for the situation, and who is calling for change.
Consequently, it has never been easier for activists to disseminate messages,
educate the public and encourage participation by like-minded people.
Submissions to this stream may wish to consider, but
are not limited to:
- Comparative assessments of protests/movements and activists
- Historical protests/movements and activists
- Repression and restriction of protest
- Art, music, literature, film, television, theatre as activism and protest
- Personal accounts of activism and protest
- Spaces and places of dissent and activism
- Justice, activism and power
- Violent resistance vs. civil disobedience
- Nationalist and separatist movements
- Revolutionary movements
- Activism in an environment of globalisation
What To Send
The aim of this inclusive interdisciplinary conference
and collaborative networking event is to bring people together and encourage
creative conversations in the context of a variety of formats: papers,
seminars, workshops, storytelling, performances, poster presentations,
problem-solving sessions, case studies, panels, q and a's, round-tables etc.
Creative responses to the subject, such as poetry/prose, short film
screenings/original drama, installations and alternative presentation styles
that engage the audience and foster debate are particularly encouraged. Please
feel free to put forward proposals that you think will get the message across,
in whatever form.
At the end of the conference we will be exploring ways
in which we can develop the discussions and dialogues in new and sustainable
inclusive interdisciplinary directions, including research, workshops,
publications, public interest days, associations, developing courses etc which
will help us make sense of the topics discussed during the meeting. There is an
intention, subject to the discussions which emerge during the course of the
meeting, to form a selective innovative interdisciplinary publication to
engender further research and collaboration.
300 word proposals, presentations, abstracts and other
forms of contribution and participation should be submitted by Friday 4th
September 2020. Other forms of participation should be discussed in advance
with the Organising Chairs.
All submissions will be at least double reviewed,
under anonymous (blind) conditions, by a global panel drawn from members of the
Project Team, The Development Team and the Advisory Board. In practice our
procedures usually entail that by the time a proposal is accepted, it will have
been triple and quadruple reviewed.
You will be notified of the panel's decision by Friday
18th September 2020.
If your submission is accepted for the conference, a
full draft of your contribution should be submitted by Friday 15th January
2021.
Abstracts and proposals may be in Word, RTF or Notepad
formats with the following information and in this order: a) author(s), b)
affiliation as you would like it to appear in the programme, c) email address,
d) title of proposal, e) type of proposal e.g. paper presentation, workshop,
panel, film, performance, etc, f) body of proposal, g) up to 10 keywords.
E-mails should be entitled: Violence 2 Submission
Where To Send
Abstracts should be submitted simultaneously to the
Organising Chair and the Project Administrator:
- Emma Craddock: emma@progressiveconnexions.net
- Len Capuli (Project Administrator): bratislavaviolence@progressiveconnexions.net
What's so Special About a Progressive Connexions
Event?
- A fresh, friendly, dynamic format
At Progressive Connexions we are dedicated to breaking
away from the stuffy, old-fashion conference formats, where endless
presentations are read aloud off PowerPoints. We work to bring you an
interactive format, where exchange of experience and information is alternated
with captivating workshops, engaging debates and round tables, time set aside
for getting to know each other and for discussing common future projects and
initiatives, all in a warm, relaxed, egalitarian atmosphere.
- A chance to network with international professionals
the beauty of our interdisciplinary events is that
they bring together professionals from all over the world and from various
fields of activity, all joined together by a shared passion. Not only will the
exchange of experience, knowledge and stories be extremely valuable in itself,
but we seek to create lasting, ever-growing communities around our projects,
which will become a valuable resource for those belonging to them.
- A chance to be part of constructing change
There is only one thing we love as much as promoting
knowledge: promoting real, lasting social change by encouraging our
participants to take collective action, under whichever form is most suited to
their needs and expertise (policy proposals, measuring instruments, research
projects, educational materials, etc.) We will support all such actions in the
aftermath of the event as well, providing a platform for further discussions,
advice from the experts on our Project Advisory Team and various other tools and
intellectual resources, as needed.
- An opportunity to discuss things that matter to you
Our events are not only about discussing how things
work in the respective field, but also about how people work in that field.??
What are the struggles, problems and solutions professionals have found in
their line of work, what are the areas where better communication among
specialists is needed and how the interdisciplinary approach can help bridge
those gaps and help provide answers to questions from specific areas of
activity.
- An unforgettable experience
When participating in a Progressive Connexions event,
there is a good chance you will make some long-time friends. Our group sizes
are intimate, our venues are comfortable and relaxing and our event locations are
suited to the history and culture of the event.
Ethos
Progressive Connexions believes it is a mark of
personal courtesy and professional respect to your colleagues that all
delegates should attend for the full duration of the meeting. If you are unable
to make this commitment, please do not submit an abstract or proposal for
presentation.
Please note: Progressive Connexions is a
not-for-profit network and we are not in a position to be able to assist with
conference travel or subsistence, nor can we offer discounts off published
rates and fees.
Please direct all enquiries to:
bratislavaviolence@progressiveconnexions.net
For further details and information please visit the conference web page.
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