Current Research in Comparative Sociology

Wednesday, 9 July 2025: 19:00-20:30
Location: ASJE032 (Annex of the Faculty of Legal, Economic, and Social Sciences)
RC20 Comparative Sociology (host committee)

Language: English

This panel showcases cutting-edge research in comparative sociology, highlighting current trends, innovative methodologies, and insightful findings across diverse global contexts. Researchers are invited to present papers that explore a wide range of sociological themes, including but not limited to social inequalities, cultural dynamics, political behavior, globalization impacts, and urban studies.

The panel aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue by featuring studies that utilize quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches to compare societies and analyze social phenomena. Papers will address methodological challenges and innovations in cross-national research, offering reflections on best practices and theoretical advancements.

Special emphasis will be placed on the role of comparative sociology in addressing contemporary societal challenges, such as migration, environmental sustainability, technological advancements, and shifts in family structures. The panel seeks to identify emerging trends and patterns, providing valuable insights into the complexities of global social change.

Session Organizer:
David L. WEAKLIEM, University of Connecticut, USA
Oral Presentations
Culture, Converse, and Constraint: Tracking Changes in European Beliefs
Anna-Luise SCHÖNHEIT, University of Bergen, Norway
Perspectives on Hybridity: Comparative Insights from Informalisation of Infrastructure Delivery in Ghana and Peru
Christian ROSEN, Technical University Darmstadt, Germany; Nina GRIBAT, Brandenburg University of Technology, Germany
Shifting Tides of Nationalism: A Comparative Study in Mainland China and Taiwan
Darson FAN, Jiangnan University, China; Yipin FAN, Ocean University of China, China