[Air-L] CALL FOR PAPERS: Media, Civic Participation, Social Movements, Democracy and Populism

[Inês Amaral]

CALL FOR PAPERS: Media, Civic Participation, Social Movements, Democracy and Populism
Different communication patterns (online and offline) influence individuals to have specific behaviours concerning civic participation and adherence to social movements of different ideological frameworks and scopes.

As publics have the chance to channel their ideas through Internet behaviours, literature often identifies Internet as a public space that promotes collective action, and acknowledges that technology is shaping the structure and identity of social movements and ideological groups.

The analysis of direct and indirect influences of media practices on civic engagement must consider that democracy is not a static concept and that such engagement is also influenced by political institutions.

The media amplifies political discourses and this mediation socially constructs events. The ‘mediated engagement’ of citizens may enhance either civic involvement or political manipulation.

In this special issue of the Journal Interações we propose a reflection on Media, Civic Participation, Social Movements, Democracy and Populism. Unpublished works that present research results and/or theoretical reflection on this theme are accepted covering, among others, the following topics:

In this special issue of the Journal Interações we propose a reflection on Civic Participation, Social Movements and Populism. Unpublished works that present research results and/or theoretical reflection on this theme are accepted (although this special issue is not limited to these topics):

Participation culture
Media representations, discourses, narratives and counter-narratives
Social movements, populism and democracy
Collective action and (new) social movements
Civic participation and contentious action
New forms of civic and political engagement
Repertoires of contentious politics in different geographical contexts
Media and populist discourses
Populist narratives and counter-narratives
The rise of populism through the Internet
New technologies and social movements
Internet-mediated participation
Digital activism
Deadline for submission of articles: April 25
Notification of acceptance: May 30
Publication: June 30

Any questions should be addressed through the email: interacoes at ismt.pt
The articles must be submit through the website: https://www.interacoes-ismt.com
Guidelines and other instructions for authors can be found on the journal's website: https://www.interacoes-ismt.com

Interações is a scientific journal of Instituto Superior Miguel Torga with a biannual edition. The journal publishes original papers that present research results and/or theoretical reflection in the different fields of social sciences and humanities. From an interdisciplinary editorial perspective, Interações' primary objective is to foster the reflection and diffusion of knowledge in the areas of Social and Human Sciences, with a particular focus on Portuguese and Latin American spaces. The journal accepts articles of scientific investigation, reviews and critical essays.