International Perspectives on the Measurement of ‘Social Cohesion’

The workshop aims to explore diverse perspectives on the measurement of social cohesion across three countries: Australia, Chile, and Germany. We will delve into the theoretical approaches, methodologies, and findings of key social cohesion surveys conducted in each country, and discuss the challenges of analyzing cohesion, conflict and polarization in international comparison.

Agenda

Tuesday, 25 June 2024

13.00 - 13:15
Introduction
Olaf Groh-Samberg

13.15 - 14.15
Monitoring social cohesion in Australia:Trends, threats and opportunities for researchers and society
James O’Donnell

Measuring social cohesion in Chile with longitudinal survey data
Juan-Carlos Castillo

Short Break (15 Minutes)
 

14.30 - 15.00
Polarization and segregation as societal threats? Monitoring social cohesion with the German Social Cohesion Panel (SCP)
Jean-Yves Gerlitz & Nils Teichler

15.00 - 15.30
Discussion

15.30 - 16.00
Coffee & Cake

Please register by sending your name and indicating whether you will participate virtually or in person via email to: Nils Teichler, teichler@uni-bremen.de