Tag: sociology

CFP Children and Youth as ‘Sites of Resistance’ in Armed Conflict

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Call for submissions: Children and Youth as ‘Sites of Resistance’ in Armed Conflict, to be edited by Tamanna Shah and published by Emerald. Deadline: 15 November 2023, abstract only.

During the chaos and devastation of armed conflict, children and youth often emerge as powerful agents of change and resilience. “Children and Youth as ‘Sites of Resistance’ in Armed Conflict” is a compelling exploration of their profound roles as active participants, often functioning as sites of resistance within the complex dynamics of warfare. This title delves deep into the lived experiences of children and youth in conflict zones, shedding light on their diverse forms of resistance, agency, and resilience. It transcends conventional narratives that portray them solely as victims, offering a fresh perspective on their capacities to challenge and transform their circumstances. This title will be a compilation of articles providing insights into the global dimensions of children and youth in armed conflict, drawing from case studies and experiences across regions and contexts. It highlights the interconnectedness of youth-led resistance movements and their impact on global discourse and policy.

It is crucial to examine how children and youth are catalysts for peace and justice in conflict and post-conflict settings. The book examines their contributions to reconciliation, community rebuilding, and efforts to address the root causes of conflict. The aim is to include intersections of age, gender, ethnicity, and socio-economic factors in the experiences of children and youth in conflict zones. Contributions from scholars at all career stages and from all parts of the globe are welcome.

U British Columbia: Assistant Profs in Health/Gender/Migration

“JobTwo Assistant Professor positions (health and illness, gender/feminist sociology, and migration), Department of Sociology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Deadline: September 15, 2019.

The Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for two tenure-stream faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2020. The substantive area of specialization for these two positions is OPEN although the department has identified preferential areas including sociology of health and illness, gender/feminist sociology, and migration.

The ideal candidates will have a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching and will help to strengthen our global reputation. The Department expects applicants to have a Ph.D. in sociology at the time of appointment but applicants who have progressed to the point where completion of the Ph.D. is imminent and who demonstrate clear and superior promise of excellent research and teaching will also be considered. The Department is especially interested in attracting candidates with diverse backgrounds and interests who will be capable of successfully working with a multicultural and multiethnic student population.

Andrew Carlin Profile

ProfilesAndrew Carlin (PhD University of Stirling, 2000) is an ethnographer and information specialist based in England. Currently he teaches Sociology at Manchester Metropolitan University.

He has led and participated in numerous ethnographic inquiries in various settings and locations, including Belgium, England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and the United States. His doctoral work in Scotland was followed by a postdoctoral position at University College Dublin, Ireland; he returned to UCD as a College Lecturer at the School of Information & Library Studies. He has numerous teaching interests in Sociology and in Library & Information Studies.

His main research interests are the linguistic constitution of research methods and the social organization of scholarly communication; hence, his recent research focuses on Harold Garfinkel’s notion of ‘corpus status’. In a range of international, peer-reviewed journals and edited collections he has written about literature reviews and reference sections as ‘assembled objects’, the discipline-specific auspices of interdisciplinary research, mundane texts, and the social organization of public spaces.

For regular updates on current work see:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Andrew_Carlin2

Recent publications include:

Carlin, Andrew P. 2017. Navigating the walkways: Radical inquiries and mental maps. Ethnographic Studies. 14, 24-48

Carlin, Andrew P. 2016. On some limits of interdisciplinarity. Social Epistemology. 30 (5-6), 624-642

Carlin, Andrew P. 2014. Working the crowds: Features of street performance in public space. In City Imaging: Regeneration, Renewal, and Decay, Ed. T. Brabazon, pp. 157-169. Dordrecht: Springer.

Carlin, Andrew P. & Slack, Roger S. 2013. Eds. Egon Bittner: Phenomenology-in-Action. Ethnographic Studies. 13, xxi+304

He can be contacted via email.