The Sociology of Crisis: Conference Probes Long Term Impact of COVID19

Corona will pass, but things will never be the same. As global vaccination efforts pick up speed, academics are taking a closer look at the pandemic’s long term impact on how we live.  To help make this happen, Sapir Academic College is hosting the 52nd annual conference of the Israeli Sociological Society from February 8th through 10th.

When the health crisis gives way to a new normal, what lasting effects can we expect on, the family unit and the workplace, technology and the arts, minorities and social cohesion?

Dr. Moti Gigi, conference chair and head of Sapir’s communication’s department, thinks we must take the long view. “Corona is just one global crisis among many that are reshaping how we view the social order. To cope with change of this magnitude, the sociological profession must play a greater role in the public discourse. This conference is a perfect opportunity to bring the analytical tools of sociology to bear on our understanding of the rapidly evolving social scene.” 

The choice of Sapir as a venue is testimony to the Sapir’s growing reputation for academic leadership in the fields of sociology and communications.

Due to COVID19 restrictions, the conference will be held online for the first time, making it more accessible to the general public.

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