A Time for Sociology
At a time when state leaders are promoting distrust in science and attacks on the social sciences are multiplying; At a time when fake news circulates more widely and with greater impact than research-based analysis; At a time when many political leaders are spreading hate speech and denying part of the population the right to full citizenship; At a time when the dehumanization of entire categories of people is once again becoming a widespread tool for asserting and consolidating power; At a time when scientific evidence is being denied in order to dismiss systemic environmental and societal emergencies; At a time when states are repressing those who speak out against genocide and systemic violence and racism; At a time when an unprecedented concentration of wealth allows a small number of multimillionaires to control mass and social media; At a time when humanity is facing interconnected global crises that will determine the lives of generations to come; At a time when academic freedom is under threat, even in established democracies; We believe that critical interventions by social scientists are more essential than ever. And we reaffirm the values and commitments at the core of our work as researchers, educators ...
