Name: Transcending Polarization in Social Discourse and Sociological Theory: Learning from the "Re-Uniting America" Movement
Start: 2026-08-08T14:00:00-0400
End: 2026-08-08T15:15:00-0400

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Transcending Polarization in Social Discourse and Sociological Theory: Learning from the "Re-Uniting America" Movement

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Saturday August 8, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT

214

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Dynamics of polarization in social discourse have become increasingly acute in many regions of the world. This presentation is a sociological study of the Re-Uniting America Project (2003-2011), a movement that sought to transcend and overcome ideological divisions. We use this case to illuminate the cultural sociology of both polarization and integration, identifying social practices and structures that can explain the successes and limitations of the movement. The presentation will also open a space for reflection on potential convergences and mutual learning between Baháʼí efforts in social discourse and initiatives that arose in the Re-Uniting America Project.

Speakers

David Palmer

I am a Professor of Sociology at the University of Hong Kong. I am the author of several award-winning books on religion, spirituality, and civil society in Asia; as well as several articles on Baha'i perspectives on human rights, religious pluralism, civil society, business, and... Read More →

Saturday August 8, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
214

Political science, Breakout

50th ABS Annual Conference

David Palmer

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50th ABS Annual Conference

David Palmer

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