Deservingness, Solidarity, and the Psychology of Political Divides

Abstract

This panel dives into the complex psychological dynamics driving our perceptions of who deserves help and protection. Exploring the tension between recognition, redistribution, and moral judgments, it uncovers the hidden forces behind attitudes toward welfare, migration, inequality, and populism. With emotional reactions fueling protests and exclusion, this discussion reveals how psychological factors shape societal divisions and drive political change.

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