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The Dynamics of Citizenship in the Post-Political World

International Conference at the Department of Political Science, Stockholm University, May 26-28, 2010

Citizenship is a dynamic and multidimensional concept that plays a central role in theoretical and empirical political science. In political theory it conjures up normative expectations about designing justice in opportunities, activities, and outcomes. For empirical political scientists, citizenship is a state of political affairs in a continuous state of development and, therefore, in constant need for new field investigations.

This conference invites scholars to theoretically, empirically, and critically study the idea and reality of citizenship in the post-political world. It focuses on contemporary post-political challenges to citizenship thought, institutions, processes, and practices. It takes its point of departure in two identified important post-political processes—de-politicization and politicization—and explores their impact on citizenship.

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Keynotes

May 26, 10.00-11.30
"Multi-level Citizenship: Causes and Opportunities"

Venue: Nordenskiöldsalen, Geovetenskap building

Andreas Føllesdal

Andreas Føllesdal is professor of Political Philosophy and Director of Research at Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo. He publishes within the field of international political theory and human rights in the wake of Europeanisation and globalisation. Føllesdal is the author of the book "Real World Justice: Grounds, Principles, Human Rights, and Social Institutions" (with Thomas Pogge). Homepage »

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May 27, 10.00-11.30
"Post-national Challenges to Citizenship Research: Intersections of Gender Equality, Diversity and National Belonging"

Venue: Nordenskiöldsalen, Geovetenskap building

Birte Siim

Birte Siim is professor in Gender Research at University of Aalborg and the author of "The Politics of Inclusion and Empowerment - Gender, Class and Citizenship" (2004). Siim's particular research interests include: migration and citizenship, gender and power, globalisation, democracy and human rights, intersectional analysis, welfare state, political cultures, comparative studies of inequality regimes. Homepage »

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May 28, 10.00-11.30
"The Dynamics of Public Deliberation and Political Participation: 'Talking Together and Acting Together'"

Venue: Nordenskiöldsalen, Geovetenskap building

Fay Lomax Cook

Fay Lomax Cook is professor of human development and social policy and Director of the Institute for Policy Research, Northwestern University. She is the author of "Talking Together: Public Deliberation and Political Participation in America" (2009). Her research focuses on the interrelationships between public opinion and social policy, the politics of public policy, public deliberation, and the dynamics of public support for programs for older Americans.
*Her speech will discuss some of the findings from her recent book (see above), changes in political participation over time and the "Obama effect". Homepage »

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Workshops

• Citizenship Gaps » (venue: Y10, Geovetenskap building)

• Post-Political Participation » (venue: Y11)

• Human Rights and European and Global Citizenship » (venue: Y12)

• Global Economy and Citizenship » (venue: Y21)

• Citizenship as New Notions of Belonging and Identity » (venue: Y22)

Funding institutions

The conference is sponsored by Riksbankens jubileumsfond, Swedish Council of Research, Swedish Council for Working Life and Social Research, Henrik Granholm's foundation, and the Department of Political Science at Stockholm University.