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Call for Papers "Multiethnicity: A Boon or a Bane?" International Conference The Social Capital Foundation Honolulu, HI (USA) 15-19 November 2007 __________________________________________________ SCOPE AND ISSUES Multi-ethnicity is subject to a heavily contested debate. Its importance for society is huge: first, because it developed considerably in the Western countries in only a few decades; second, because its emergence involves - beyond an increased ability for cross-cultural communication - the transformation of crucial ancestral dimensions, such as culture, biology, family relationships, and relation to ancestors, as well as concepts of sexuality and death, and belonging to a nation or community. These transformations may have considerable impact on social behavior in a wide range of contexts, including economic life and political democracy. All these transformations are far from being an "easy process", contrary to what political leadership may suggest. This conference will bring together social scientists, economists, policymakers, social workers and the widest spectrum of the involved players to explore the issues arising in an increasingly multiethnic society. The objective is to make progress on the understanding of these issues, by shedding light on some current developments and drafting innovative, practical responses. FORMS OF PARTICIPATION Keynote speakers can be chosen among participants who have submitted a regular completed research paper if the conference programme committee judges this submission of particular interest. Paper sessions will consist of three to four presentations in a 120 minutes session. The session will be divided equally between the presenters. Panel sessions will provide an opportunity for three or more presenters to expose of a given subject. Submissions can be made specifically for this type of sessions. Participation as speaker is competitive. The final program will be tailored to the best proposals selected according to TSCFs standards of quality. Participation as a discussant is also encouraged both from academicians and from practitioners such as policymakers, social workers, or any person whose activity is related to the subject. Any person who is interested in the subject can participate as an attendee. TYPES OF PRESENTATIONS Research Papers: completed research papers in any of the topic areas listed above or related areas. Case Studies: case studies in any of the topic areas listed above or related areas. Work-in-Progress Reports or Proposals for Future Research: incomplete research or ideas for future research in order to generate discussion and feedback in any of the topic areas listed above, or related areas. Reports Related to Policy Issues: reports related to innovative policy experiences or programs and their expected outcomes related to any of the topics indicated above, or related topics. FORMAT OF SUBMISSIONS Potential speakers should present a 1 to 2 pages abstract (no full papers). Submissions should be made by using the presentation template downloadable from our site, and be sent to <[email protected]>. DATE OF CONFERENCE >>From Thursday, November 15, 2007, 4 p.m. (welcome cocktail) to Monday, November 19, 2007, 11.30 a.m. (local time). Part or intermittent attendance is not allowed. DEADLINES Closure of submissions: October 1, 2007. Closure of registrations: November 2, 2007. EVENT PROMOTER MAILING ADDRESS The Social Capital Foundation B.P. 30 1310 Terhulpen Belgium Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.socialcapital-foundation.org __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
