Human Mobility as a Critical Driver of Change?

The conference will be held in English at Istituto Svizzero in Rome.

Thursday, 29.11.2024 H14:15-18:30
Free entry

Human Mobility as a Critical Driver of Change?
Alternatives to the Populist Dilemma

In Europe, particularly in Switzerland, Italy, and more recently in Germany, the Netherlands, France and the Nordic Countries, immigration remains a crucial topic of sociopolitical mobilization. Debates, both contemporary and historical, often focus on the desirability and costs of migration. This event seeks to shift the narrative towards a different aspect: the innovative impacts of migration on European societies. Human mobility can also be viewed as a driver of comprehensive societal change. To what extent have migrants, both past and present, as well as temporary mobile persons, contributed to social, economic, political, and cultural transformations? Needs and changes that intersect with populist claims and will therefore be analyzed in our conversations.

Initially, the event will trace and contextualize demographic changes in the mentioned societies from a historical perspective. The focus will be on economic and political changes, particularly regarding technological innovations, labor markets, gender discrimination, and consumer behavior. Additionally, the expansion of political participation by individuals with a migration background will be examined to address the experienced transformations and ongoing challenges.

The event will also explore the situation in Italy and other areas of Europe and beyond, investigating whether this perspective can provide new insights into the issues addressed by our conference. Finally, this approach aims to establish a connection with the activities of academic and cultural institutes present in Rome, thereby broadening the scope and relevance of our discussions.

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Host or Publisher Istituto Svizzero di Roma