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  • XIII Portuguese Congress of Sociology

    July 8-11, 2025 | Azores

  • XIII Portuguese Congress of Sociology

    July 8-11, 2025 | Azores

  • XIII Portuguese Congress of Sociology

    July 8-11, 2025 | Azores

  • XIII Portuguese Congress of Sociology

    July 8-11, 2025 | Azores

Congress

8-11, July, 2025

Venue

8, July - Online

9-11, July - University of the Azores

Notification of Results

November 26th | 2025

XIII Portuguese Congress of Sociology


The XIII Congress of the Portuguese Sociological Association will be held at the University of the Azores from July 8 to 11, 2025. The 13th edition is doubly significant, as it marks a special occasion, celebrating the 40th anniversary of our association, and will be held at the only institution with a degree in sociology that had not yet organized such a significant event among our community.

The theme of the 13th Congress, "Challenging Democracies: Risks and Uncertainties", is especially relevant in the contemporary socio-political context. Democracies around the world are facing unprecedented challenges, from the rise of populism and conservative movements and the increase in social inequalities and violence, to cyber threats and the climate crisis. The congress aims to explore these and other relevant issues through a sociological lens, bringing together researchers, academics and practitioners to discuss and debate the threats and opportunities facing contemporary democracies.

Sociology plays a crucial role in understanding the mechanisms underlying democracies, their dynamics and their vulnerabilities. By analyzing social structures, power relations and the dynamics of inequality and discrimination, and the processes of social change, sociologists offer valuable insights into the ways in which democracies can adapt and survive in times of crossroads. The congress seeks to foster an interdisciplinary dialog that can contribute to strengthening democracies, exploring topics such as:

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Abstract Submissions until November 3rd

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