(PLN3) Challenging hate in Canada: The role of sociologists
Xiaobei Chen, Carleton University
Neil McLaughlin, McMaster University
Justin Tetrault, University of Alberta
Hate incidents are on the rise in Canada. From Islamophobia to anti-semitism and hate-fuelled crimes against Black people and sexual minorities, evidence of the upsurge appears in reports from governmental and non-governmental entities. What is the role of sociologists in combating ideologies of hate at the macro, meso and micro-sociological levels? How may academics in general and sociologists in particular engage in pedagogies, research and other social activities that may contribute to reducing or eliminating hate in society? This panel is designed to help unpack this issue and engender understanding of the role of sociologists in combating hate.