3rd Sociology Days (3-5 May 2024)

Student Research Symposium will be held on May 3-5, 2024, at Ibn Haldun University, Istanbul, Turkey. This year’s symposium will bring students together to discuss the theme of “Social Conflicts, Wars, Peace and Justice in Today's World.”

Our symposium explores the impacts of social conflicts and wars, addressing how narratives can shape local, global perceptions, policies, and movements towards peace and justice. In an era where information transcends borders instantaneously, social media platforms serve as dynamic spaces where narratives, opinions, and perspectives are not only exchanged but, crucially, constructed. 

By exploring the intricate connections between the tangible and the virtual, we will unravel the power dynamics inherent in the dissemination of information. We highly encourage submission of papers that explore new approaches and paradigms related to the theme of this symposium. Additionally, we encourage students to engage with and extend their analyses on a number of focal areas such as, but not limited to:

• Media, Digital and Social Networks
• Narratives and Counter-narratives
• Social and Political Movements
• The Politics of Resistance and Resilience
• International Legal Frameworks and Genocide
• Community-Based Conflict Resolution Models
• Understanding Politics of Emotions in Conflict Zones
• Addressing Systemic Discrimination in Today's Societies
• Economic Drivers of Social Conflicts
• Gender-Based Violence in Conflict and Post-Conflict Settings
• New Ways of Migration and Refugee Experiences

Language: English and Turkish
Location: Ibn Haldun University, Başakşehir Campus, Istanbul 
Mode: Face-to-face

Submission Guidelines:

• All inquiries and abstract submissions should be sent to the Ibn Haldun University Sociology Days Committee at sociologydays@ihu.edu.tr
• Abstracts must be no more than 300 words, with an accompanying author’s bio of 100 words. It is also required for authors to indicate whether they will participate online or face-to-face in their submitted document.
• Institutional affiliation, position (highschool, undergraduate or graduate student), and full contact information are required.
• Authors of accepted abstracts will be notified and are required to submit a draft of their papers.

Important Dates:

Abstract submission deadline: March 31, 2024
Acceptance notification: April 28, 2024
Draft paper due: April 26, 2024
Symposium: May 3-5, 2024

For more information, please email the Ibn Haldun University Sociology Days Organizing Committee at sociologydays@ihu.edu.tr.