Cultural Diversity and Migration: Challenges and Opportunities for Societies (I)

Friday, 11 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

This panel explores the dynamic interplay between cultural diversity and migration, examining the challenges and opportunities it presents for contemporary societies. Migration contributes to the richness of cultural diversity, shaping social dynamics, identities, and collective experiences across global communities.

Presenters are invited to discuss various aspects of cultural diversity and migration, including the preservation of cultural heritage, intercultural dialogue, and the integration of diverse cultural norms and practices. Papers will analyze how migration influences societal cohesion, identity formation, and community resilience.

Special attention will be given to the challenges posed by cultural differences, such as social integration, discrimination, and cultural tensions, as well as the opportunities for fostering creativity, innovation, and cross-cultural understanding.

Furthermore, the panel will address policy frameworks, educational initiatives, and community-driven approaches aimed at promoting inclusive societies and harnessing the benefits of cultural diversity. It aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue among sociologists, anthropologists, educators, policymakers, and practitioners on navigating the complexities of cultural diversity in the context of migration.

This panel aims to deepen understanding of the role of cultural diversity in shaping migration dynamics and to explore strategies for promoting social cohesion and mutual respect in culturally diverse societies.

Session Organizer:
Mhammed ABDEREBBI, Hassan II University, Morocco
Oral Presentations
Acculturation Among Newly Arrived Immigrants in Sweden
Andrey TIBAJEV, Institute for Futures Studies, Sweden
Through the Ideological Lenses: Perception of Social Consequences of Immigration across Europe
Bojan TODOSIJEVIC, Institute of social sciences, Serbia; Dragan STANOJEVIC, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, Serbia