Announcement
Attendance
The conference will take place from 22 to 25 March 2027 at the Faculty of Economics of the University of the Algarve, in Faro.
The 22nd will be online, and the 23rd to the 25th will be in person. In-person sessions will be held exclusively in person, and online sessions will be held exclusively online. Plenary and semi-plenary sessions will be held in person, with online streaming.
Argument
We live in a context marked by various interconnected crises – environmental, health, economic, geopolitical, and crises of trust in science and institutions – by the worsening of various forms of inequality and vulnerability, by rapid and profound technological transformations, and by political tensions and populism that call into question the functioning of democracies. Against this backdrop, Sociology has been challenged to renew its role in the production of socially relevant knowledge and its presence in the public sphere.
It is true that Sociology possesses the theoretical and methodological tools necessary to understand the dynamics at play. However, sociology is also called upon today to ensure that the knowledge it produces has an impact on the public sphere and acts as an agent of social transformation. It is therefore pertinent to reflect on processes of co-creation of sociological knowledge that involve citizens and other fields of knowledge in dynamics of social change and the collective co-construction of fairer, more sustainable and democratic futures.
The 14th Portuguese Congress of Sociology, under the theme Futures Under Construction: Sociology in the Public Sphere, thus presents itself as a forum for reflection on the ways in which sociological knowledge is produced, circulated and utilised within society. It also seeks to discuss the contribution of sociology to the quality of public debate, to the underpinning of public policy, and to the strengthening of democratic life. Beyond the scientific understanding of major contemporary challenges, it proposes to debate the role of sociology as a field of knowledge for collectively imagining and constructing alternative futures.
The University of the Algarve, located in Faro, in southern Portugal, offers a particularly inspiring setting for this special gathering of the sociological and social sciences community. In a region marked by cultural and natural diversity, participants will have the opportunity to strengthen collaborative networks, exchange perspectives and deepen interdisciplinary dialogue and critical reflection on the role of sociology in the public sphere, not only in the context of Portuguese society but also of societies located in other parts of the globe.
Sections
- Art, Culture, and Communication [Thematic Section]
- Civil Society, Alternative Economies and Volunteering (ST SCEAV) [Thematic Section]
- Classes, Social Inequalities and Public Policy [Thematic Section]
- Cultural Diversity and Spaces for Intervention [Thematic Section]
- Environment and Society [Thematic Section]
- Families and life courses [Thematic Section]
- Globalization, Politics and Citizenship [Thematic Section]
- Identities, Values and Ways of Life [Thematic Area]
- Knowledge, Science and Technology [Thematic Section]
- Proposals must be submitted through the Congress website until 22 June 2026.
- Migrations, Ethnicity and Racism [Thematic Section]
- Population Dynamics, Generations and Ageing [Thematic Area]
- Poverty, Social Exclusion and Social Policies [Thematic Section]
- Security, Defence and Armed Forces [Thematic Section]
- Sexuality and Gender [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Consumption [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Education [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Health [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Law and Justice [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Religion [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Sport [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Tourism [Thematic Section]
- Sociology Theories and Methodologies [Thematic Area]
- Work, Organizations and Professions [Thematic Section]
Thematic sessions' calls for paper
Submission guidelines
Abstracts may be submitted in Portuguese, Spanish, English or French.
With this in mind, the Portuguese Sociological Association and the University of the Algarve invite sociologists, colleagues from the social sciences, students and professionals from various fields to submit their abstract proposals for this academic conference on the conference website by 6 July 2026. We welcome proposals in Portuguese, English, Spanish or French, presenting the results of empirical research, theoretical or methodological contributions, as well as professional reflections and interdisciplinary approaches, within the scope of our thematic areas and sections.
Come and take part in this vibrant space for debate and the collective co-construction of sociological knowledge and imagination!
Evaluation
Paper proposals are evaluated by the coordination teams of the sections and thematic areas.
Formato y fechas
El congreso tendrá lugar del 22 al 25 de marzo de 2027 en la Facultad de Economía de la Universidad del Algarve, en Faro.
El día 22 será en línea, y del 23 al 25, presencial. Las sesiones presenciales serán exclusivamente presenciales y las sesiones en línea serán exclusivamente en línea. Las sesiones plenarias y semiplenarias serán presenciales, con retransmisión en línea.
Argumentos
Participa en este encuentro privilegiado de la comunidad sociológica portuguesa y contribuye a la construcción del futuro de la Sociología en la esfera pública.
Vivimos en un contexto marcado por diversas crisis interconectadas —ambientales, sanitarias, económicas, geopolíticas y de confianza en la ciencia y las instituciones—, por el agravamiento de diversas formas de desigualdad y vulnerabilidad, por transformaciones tecnológicas rápidas y profundas, y por tensiones políticas y populismos que ponen en entredicho el funcionamiento normal de las democracias. En este escenario, la sociología se ha visto interpelada a renovar su papel en la producción de conocimiento socialmente relevante y su presencia en la esfera pública.
Es indudable que la sociología posee las herramientas teóricas y metodológicas necesarias para comprender la dinámica actual. Sin embargo, también se le exige que garantice que el conocimiento que produce tenga un impacto en la esfera pública y actúe como agente de transformación social. Por lo tanto, resulta pertinente reflexionar sobre los procesos de cocreación del conocimiento sociológico que involucran a la ciudadanía y a otros campos del saber en las dinámicas del cambio social y en la construcción colectiva de futuros más justos, sostenibles y democráticos.
El XIV Congreso Portugués de Sociología, bajo el lema Futuros en construcción: la sociología en la esfera pública, se erige como un espacio de reflexión sobre los modos de producción, circulación y uso del conocimiento sociológico en la sociedad. Asimismo, busca analizar la contribución de la sociología a la cualificación del debate público, a la formulación de políticas públicas y al fortalecimiento de la vida democrática.
Más allá de la comprensión científica de los principales desafíos contemporáneos, propone debatir el papel de la sociología como campo del conocimiento para imaginar y construir colectivamente futuros alternativos.
La Universidad del Algarve, ubicada en Faro, al sur de Portugal, ofrece un contexto particularmente inspirador para este encuentro privilegiado de la comunidad sociológica y de ciencias sociales. En un territorio caracterizado por su diversidad cultural y natural, los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de fortalecer redes de colaboración, intercambiar perspectivas y profundizar el diálogo interdisciplinario y la reflexión crítica sobre el papel de la sociología en la esfera pública, no solo en el contexto de la sociedad portuguesa, sino también en sociedades de otras partes del mundo.
Secciones
- Art, Culture, and Communication [Thematic Section]
- Civil Society, Alternative Economies and Volunteering (ST SCEAV) [Thematic Section]
- Classes, Social Inequalities and Public Policy [Thematic Section]
- Cultural Diversity and Spaces for Intervention [Thematic Section]
- Environment and Society [Thematic Section]
- Families and life courses [Thematic Section]
- Globalization, Politics and Citizenship [Thematic Section]
- Identities, Values and Ways of Life [Thematic Area]
- Knowledge, Science and Technology [Thematic Section]
- Proposals must be submitted through the Congress website until 22 June 2026.
- Migrations, Ethnicity and Racism [Thematic Section]
- Population Dynamics, Generations and Ageing [Thematic Area]
- Poverty, Social Exclusion and Social Policies [Thematic Section]
- Security, Defence and Armed Forces [Thematic Section]
- Sexuality and Gender [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Consumption [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Education [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Health [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Law and Justice [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Religion [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Sport [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Tourism [Thematic Section]
- Sociology Theories and Methodologies [Thematic Area]
- Work, Organizations and Professions [Thematic Section]
Thematic sessions' calls for paper
Modalidades de ponencias
En este contexto, la Asociación Portuguesa de Sociología y la Universidad del Algarve invitan a sociólogos, colegas de ciencias sociales, estudiantes y profesionales de diversos campos a presentar sus propuestas de resúmenes para este encuentro científico en la página web del congreso hasta el 22 de julio de 2026. Se aceptan propuestas en portugués, inglés, español o francés, que presenten resultados de investigación empírica, contribuciones teóricas o metodológicas, así como reflexiones profesionales y enfoques interdisciplinarios dentro de nuestras áreas temáticas y secciones.
¡Ven y participa en este vibrante espacio para el debate y la construcción colectiva del conocimiento y la imaginación sociológica!
Evaluación
Las propuestas de ponencias son evaluadas por los equipos de coordinación de las secciones y los ámbitos temáticos.
Argumentaire
Nous vivons dans un contexte marqué par plusieurs crises interdépendantes (environnementales, sanitaires, économiques, géopolitiques, ainsi qu’une crise de confiance envers la science et les institutions), par l’aggravation de diverses formes d’inégalités, par des transformations technologiques profondes, et par des tensions politiques ainsi que des populismes qui remettent en cause le bon fonctionnement des démocraties. Dans ce contexte, la sociologie est mise au défi de renouveler son rôle dans la production de connaissances socialement pertinentes et d’affirmer sa présence dans la sphère publique.
Si la sociologie dispose des outils théoriques et méthodologiques nécessaires pour comprendre ces dynamiques, on attend également d’elle aujourd’hui que ses connaissances aient un impact dans la sphère publique et agissent comme un véritable vecteur de transformation sociale. Il devient donc crucial de réfléchir à des processus de co-création de connaissances sociologiques impliquant les citoyens et d’autres domaines du savoir, afin de co-construire collectivement des avenirs plus justes, durables et démocratiques.
Le XIVe Congrès portugais de sociologie, placé sous le thème Des avenirs en Construction : La Sociologie dans la Sphère Publique, se présente ainsi comme un espace de réflexion sur les modes de production, de diffusion et d’utilisation des savoirs sociologiques. Il vise également à discuter de la contribution de la sociologie à l’enrichissement du débat public, à l’élaboration des politiques publiques et au renforcement de la vie démocratique.
Au-delà de la compréhension scientifique des grands défis contemporains, il propose de débattre du rôle de la sociologie en tant que domaine de savoir pour imaginer et construire collectivement des futurs alternatifs.
L’Université de l’Algarve, à Faro, dans le sud du Portugal, offre un cadre inspirant pour cette rencontre privilégiée de la communauté sociologique et des sciences sociales. Dans une région marquée par la diversité culturelle et naturelle, les participants pourront renforcer leurs réseaux de collaboration, d’échanger leurs points de vue et d’approfondir le dialogue interdisciplinaire, et mener une réflexion critique sur la sociologie dans la sphère publique, tant dans le contexte portugais qu’à l’échelle internationale.
Sections
- Art, Culture, and Communication [Thematic Section]
- Civil Society, Alternative Economies and Volunteering (ST SCEAV) [Thematic Section]
- Classes, Social Inequalities and Public Policy [Thematic Section]
- Cultural Diversity and Spaces for Intervention [Thematic Section]
- Environment and Society [Thematic Section]
- Families and life courses [Thematic Section]
- Globalization, Politics and Citizenship [Thematic Section]
- Identities, Values and Ways of Life [Thematic Area]
- Knowledge, Science and Technology [Thematic Section]
- Proposals must be submitted through the Congress website until 22 June 2026.
- Migrations, Ethnicity and Racism [Thematic Section]
- Population Dynamics, Generations and Ageing [Thematic Area]
- Poverty, Social Exclusion and Social Policies [Thematic Section]
- Security, Defence and Armed Forces [Thematic Section]
- Sexuality and Gender [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Consumption [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Education [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Health [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Law and Justice [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Religion [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Sport [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Tourism [Thematic Section]
- Sociology Theories and Methodologies [Thematic Area]
- Work, Organizations and Professions [Thematic Section]
Appels des sections et aires thématiques
Modalités de contribution
L’Association Portugaise de Sociologie et l’Université de l’Algarve invitent les sociologues, les collègues des sciences sociales, les étudiants et les professionnels de différents domaines d’activité à soumettre leurs propositions de communication sur le site web du congrès jusqu’au 6 juillet 2026. Sont attendus presentations en portugais, anglais, espagnol ou français, des résultats de recherche empirique, des contributions théoriques ou méthodologiques, ainsi que des réflexions professionnelles et des approches interdisciplinaires, dans le cadre de nos sections thématiques.
Les résumés peuvent être soumis en portugais, en espagnol, en anglais ou en français.
Évaluation
Les propositions de communication sont évaluées par les équipes de coordination des sections et des domaines thématiques.
Apresentação
Vivemos num contexto marcado por várias crises interligadas - ambientais, sanitárias, económicas, geopolíticas, de confiança na ciência e nas instituições -, pelo agravamento de diversas formas de desigualdade e vulnerabilidade, por transformações tecnológicas rápidas e profundas, e por tensões políticas e populismos que põem em causa o regular funcionamento das democracias. Neste cenário, a Sociologia tem sido desafiada a renovar o seu papel na produção de conhecimento socialmente relevante e a sua presença na esfera pública. É certo que a Sociologia tem as ferramentas teóricas e metodológicas necessárias para compreender as dinâmicas em curso. No entanto, pede-se também à Sociologia, hoje, que o conhecimento que produz tenha impacto na esfera pública e atue como instância de transformação social. Torna-se assim pertinente refletir sobre processos de cocriação de conhecimento sociológico que envolvam os/as cidadãos/ãs e outros campos do saber em dinâmicas de mudança social e de co-construção coletiva de futuros mais justos, sustentáveis e democráticos. O XIV Congresso Português de Sociologia, subordinado ao tema “Futuros em Construção: A Sociologia na Esfera Pública”, afirma-se assim como um espaço de reflexão sobre os modos de produção, circulação e utilização do conhecimento sociológico na sociedade. Procura ainda discutir o contributo da Sociologia para a qualificação do debate público, para a fundamentação das políticas públicas, e para o fortalecimento da vida democrática. Para além da compreensão científica dos grandes desafios contemporâneos, propõe debater o papel da Sociologia enquanto área do saber para imaginar e construir coletivamente futuros alternativos. A Universidade do Algarve, situada em Faro, no sul de Portugal, oferece um contexto particularmente inspirador para a realização deste encontro privilegiado da comunidade sociológica e das ciências sociais. Num território marcado pela diversidade cultural e natural, as pessoas participantes terão a oportunidade de fortalecer redes de colaboração, trocar perspetivas e aprofundar o diálogo interdisciplinar e a reflexão crítica sobre o papel da sociologia na esfera pública, não só no contexto da sociedade portuguesa, mas também de sociedades situadas em outros pontos do globo.
Secções
- Art, Culture, and Communication [Thematic Section]
- Civil Society, Alternative Economies and Volunteering (ST SCEAV) [Thematic Section]
- Classes, Social Inequalities and Public Policy [Thematic Section]
- Cultural Diversity and Spaces for Intervention [Thematic Section]
- Environment and Society [Thematic Section]
- Families and life courses [Thematic Section]
- Globalization, Politics and Citizenship [Thematic Section]
- Identities, Values and Ways of Life [Thematic Area]
- Knowledge, Science and Technology [Thematic Section]
- Proposals must be submitted through the Congress website until 22 June 2026.
- Migrations, Ethnicity and Racism [Thematic Section]
- Population Dynamics, Generations and Ageing [Thematic Area]
- Poverty, Social Exclusion and Social Policies [Thematic Section]
- Security, Defence and Armed Forces [Thematic Section]
- Sexuality and Gender [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Consumption [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Education [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Health [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Law and Justice [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Religion [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Sport [Thematic Section]
- Sociology of Tourism [Thematic Section]
- Sociology Theories and Methodologies [Thematic Area]
- Work, Organizations and Professions [Thematic Section]
Thematic sessions' calls for paper
Submissão de propostas
Nesta perspetiva, a Associação Portuguesa de Sociologia e a Universidade do Algarve convidam sociólogas e sociólogos, colegas das ciências sociais, estudantes e profissionais em diferentes domínios de atividade, a enviar as suas propostas de resumo para este encontro científico no website do congresso até ao dia 6 de julho de 2026. São bem-vindas propostas em português, inglês, espanhol ou francês, que apresentem resultados de investigação empírica, contributos teóricos ou metodológicos, assim como reflexões profissionais e abordagens interdisciplinares, no âmbito das nossas áreas e secções temáticas. Venham participar neste espaço vibrante de debate e co-construção coletiva de conhecimento e imaginação sociológica!
Avaliação
As propostas de comunicação são avaliadas pelas equipas de coordenação das secções e das áreas temáticas.