Social Interaction and Social Abilities: Norms, Scripts, and Injustices

When: 22-24 November 2023 (Wed/Fri), 09:30 AM - 6:00 PM CET

Where: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Luisenstraße 56, Haus 1, 10117 Berlin, R. 122

Organisers: Leda Berio, Gen Eickers, Benedict Kenyah-Damptey, Sophie Kikkert, Kristina Musholt, Albert Newen

Abstract: The aim of this workshop is to investigate how norms, scripts, and systematic injustices shape our social interactions and our capacities. We will address questions concerning the influence of stereotypes and biases on social interaction; how cognitive mechanisms and capacities are affected by cultural and normative forces; and the development of strategies for meaningful social change. 

Speakers: Leda Berio (Ruhr-Universität Bochum) and Kristina Musholt (Universität Leipzig), Esa Díaz-Léon (Universitat de Barcelona), Gen Eickers (Universität Bayreuth), Samia Hesni (Boston University), Benedict Kenyah-Damptey (Universität Düsseldorf), Sophie Kikkert (Human Abilities), Albert Newen (Ruhr-Universität Bochum), Leonhard Schilbach (LVR-Klinikum Düsseldorf), Tobias Schlicht (Ruhr-Universität Bochum), Miguel Segundo Ortín (Universidad de Murcia), Shannon Spaulding (Oklahoma State University), Evan Westra and Dan Kelly (Purdue University), Tad Zawidzki (George Washington University)

If you are interested in the workshop or have other questions, please contact Sophie Kikkert (sophie.kikkert@hu-berlin.de).