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International Conference on Historical Sociology and Social Memory

ICHSMS

1st Jun – 2nd Jun 2027 Cape Town, South Africa

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UN SDG Wheel

Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals

The conference's session tracks effectively support the following SDGs.

SDG 4 SDG 10 SDG 11 SDG 16
01 Historical Sociology and the Dynamics of Social Change +
This track explores the interplay between historical sociology and the processes of social change. It aims to examine how historical contexts shape social structures and transformations over time.
SDG 4 SDG 16
02 Collective Memory and Identity Formation +
Focusing on the role of collective memory in shaping group identities, this track investigates how shared recollections influence societal cohesion and individual belonging. Contributions will analyze the mechanisms through which collective memory is constructed and maintained.
SDG 10 SDG 11
03 Cultural Heritage and Social Narratives +
This session invites discussions on the relationship between cultural heritage and the narratives that societies construct around their past. Papers will address how cultural artifacts and practices inform contemporary social identities and values.
SDG 11 SDG 4
04 Memory Politics in Contemporary Societies +
This track examines the political dimensions of memory, including how states and institutions manipulate historical narratives for ideological purposes. Contributions will explore case studies that highlight the impact of memory politics on social cohesion and conflict.
SDG 16 SDG 10
05 Oral History as a Tool for Social Understanding +
This session focuses on the methodologies and implications of oral history in capturing personal and collective experiences. It aims to highlight how oral narratives contribute to our understanding of historical events and social movements.
SDG 4 SDG 16
06 Historical Movements and Their Legacies +
This track investigates significant historical movements and their lasting impacts on contemporary society. Papers will analyze how these movements shape current social dynamics and collective memory.
SDG 11 SDG 16
07 National Identity and Historical Narratives +
This session explores the construction of national identities through historical narratives and memory. Contributions will examine how these narratives influence national cohesion and the perception of the 'other'.
SDG 10 SDG 16
08 Temporal Change and Memory Studies +
Focusing on the concept of temporal change, this track investigates how perceptions of time influence memory and historical understanding. Papers will explore the implications of temporal frameworks on social narratives and collective memory.
SDG 4 SDG 11
09 Historical Anthropology: Bridging Past and Present +
This session aims to bridge the fields of anthropology and historical sociology by examining cultural practices through a historical lens. Contributions will focus on how anthropological insights can enrich our understanding of historical contexts.
SDG 4 SDG 10
10 Historical Institutions and Social Memory +
This track examines the role of historical institutions in shaping and preserving social memory. Papers will analyze how institutions contribute to the construction of collective narratives and their implications for societal identity.
SDG 11 SDG 16
11 The Role of Memory in Historical Change +
This session investigates the reciprocal relationship between memory and historical change. Contributions will explore how collective and individual memories influence historical developments and societal transformations.
SDG 4 SDG 16