Does the support of democratic values lead to higher degrees of individual social tolerance? A case study from Germany

In an increasingly interconnected world in which national borders are losing significance, promoting social tolerance is critical. Unfortunately, maintaining harmony … Continue ReadingDoes the support of democratic values lead to higher degrees of individual social tolerance? A case study from Germany

Deliberating Discrimination, Antisemitism, Racism, Sexism, Homophobia in Volatile Schools in Hamburg: Why was there a wall between East and West Germany and not one between the North and the South?

In 2019 Social Science Works enjoyed a close cooperation with a district-school in Hamburg.[1] We formed two groups of about … Continue ReadingDeliberating Discrimination, Antisemitism, Racism, Sexism, Homophobia in Volatile Schools in Hamburg: Why was there a wall between East and West Germany and not one between the North and the South?

The Rewards from Deliberation: Researching the Feedback of our Workshops

by Hans Blokland and Raíssa Silveira Since 2016 Social Science Works has organized and implemented almost forty rows of deliberative … Continue ReadingThe Rewards from Deliberation: Researching the Feedback of our Workshops

Why Does Fieldwork Matter? Reflections On Immersion, The Everyday & Knowledge Creation In Hong Kong

“If the RMB depreciates, Southbound trading goes through the roof!” A conversation overheard in Central   Ideas about the borderless … Continue ReadingWhy Does Fieldwork Matter? Reflections On Immersion, The Everyday & Knowledge Creation In Hong Kong

Intellectual monocultures, black swans & the failure of economics: lessons from the global financial crisis and austerity

  One of the most pressing challenges to the global economy has been the global financial crisis of 2007 – … Continue ReadingIntellectual monocultures, black swans & the failure of economics: lessons from the global financial crisis and austerity