Latvijas Universitātes 83. starptautiskā zinātniskā konference "Sabiedrības saliedētības vektori": programma un kopsavilkumu krājums

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Abstract (English)

 In the modern context, including Latvia, the social, political and ideological landscape is increasingly fragmented by both new and challenging issues. The steep development of digital technologies and the expansion of media networks, military conflicts and neo-colonial networks, rapid climate change, as well as the transformation of culture, customs and traditions are changing not only the conception of cohesion, but also its goals. Ideological confusion, polarisation, misinformation and civic alienation threaten social cohesion and governance. Consequently, there is a need to research and develop a new knowledge base on current trends regarding cohesion, cooperation and mutual trust in Latvian society, across different social and demographic groups, exploring their deeper causes and proposing solutions.
 The aim of the State Research Programme project is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Latvia’s cohesion policy since 1991, in an interdisciplinary way combining philosophical reflections on basic concepts, sociological analysis and data, legal, geographical, economic, social, cultural, ideological and other aspects. Participants were encouraged to submit papers that would both highlight the most relevant aspects of the project and initiate a conversation on Latvia’s statehood, national identity, civil society activity, the influence of media and digital services on public cooperation, mutual trust, trust in local governments, the state and society as a whole.