Sociopolitical Dynamics in the Middle East: Challenges, Transformations, and Prospects

Thursday, 10 July 2025: 09:00-10:45
Location: ASJE032 (Annex of the Faculty of Legal, Economic, and Social Sciences)
RC20 Comparative Sociology (host committee)

Language: English

The Middle East remains a region of complex sociopolitical dynamics, shaped by historical legacies, geopolitical tensions, cultural diversity, and socio-economic disparities. This panel aims to explore the evolving landscape of sociological and political issues in the Middle East, focusing on contemporary challenges, transformative processes, and future prospects.

We invite papers that delve into a range of topics, including governance structures, state-society relations, identity politics, social movements, human rights, and economic development. Contributors are encouraged to adopt interdisciplinary approaches, drawing insights from sociology, political science, anthropology, and cultural studies to analyze the region's diverse societies and political systems.

The panel seeks to unpack the impacts of regional conflicts, foreign interventions, and internal reforms on societal norms, political institutions, and public perceptions. Special attention will be given to the role of youth, women, and marginalized groups in shaping sociopolitical change, as well as the influence of media, technology, and transnational networks.

Through comparative case studies and theoretical analyses, this panel aims to offer nuanced perspectives on the Middle East's sociopolitical dynamics. It seeks to identify emerging trends, innovative solutions, and pathways towards inclusive governance and sustainable development in the region.

Scholars, practitioners, and policymakers interested in understanding and addressing the complexities of the Middle East are encouraged to contribute papers that advance our knowledge and inform strategies for fostering stability, inclusivity, and resilience in the face of ongoing challenges.

Session Organizer:
Mhammed ABDEREBBI, Hassan II University, Morocco
Oral Presentations
Societal Values and Ability to Social Cohesion with Others Among Moroccans
Mhammed ABDEREBBI, Hassan II University, Morocco
The Gender Revolution: Stalled or Still Unfolding? Changes in Gender Role Ideology across Western and Islamic Countries, Cohorts 1942-1995
Saba ASLAM KHAN, VU Amsterdam, Netherlands; Ineke NAGEL, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands; Harry GANZEBOOM, VU University Amsterdam, Netherlands