Entanglements of identity, knowledge and emotions in policy making of polarised societies

Abstract

This panel aim to discuss what are the existing relationship between policy making and social identification processes, epistemological diversity and affective dynamics. It purposes to investigate the mutual impact of policy making and social polarisation, identification and belonging or recognition. The panel explores the epistemological and/or affective dimension of policy making processes, political discourse or public debate about policy making at individual, social and institutional levels. Both theoretical and empirical research are included.

Title	Details
The emotional dynamics of the red pill: whiteness and masculinity in the online debate about gender-based violence in Brazil	View Paper Details
Emotional Entrepreneurs: What We Know and the Way Forward	View Paper Details
Affective polarisation in the EU: evidence from eleven countries on partisan animosity and policy judgments	View Paper Details
Emotions and Political Polarization in Europe: Anger, Fear, Contempt or Social Resentment?	View Paper Details