Sumários
the legitimation of economic inequality
17 Dezembro 2020, 14:00 • Rita Sousa
Economic inequality is one of the main challenges of our time. On the one hand, economic inequality has risen over the last years reaching historical levels. On the other hand, economic inequality has pervasive and pernicious effects on people's wellbeing, political stability, and social development. Before this scenario, it is expected that people reject such unequal systems, but findings in this regard are mixed. Indeed, economic inequality creates conditions to shape social-psychological processes aimed at legitimating social disparities.
In this seminar, we aim to discuss some of the social-psychological processes involved in the legitimation of economic inequality. We focus on perceptions and ideologies of inequality, as two interrelated mechanisms that influence people's understanding and responses toward economic disparities. The interplay between perceptions and beliefs of inequality informs people about how much inequality they consider fair and what public policies they are willing to support.
The seminar covers four topics. First, we will review some of the empirical evidence regarding the effects of economic inequality on social life, providing some conceptual background on the social psychology related to inequality. Second, we will discuss some of the social-psychological processes related to the legitimation of economic inequality focused on people's perceptions and ideologies. Third, we will discuss the relationship between these social-psychological processes and people's support for public policies aimed at reducing inequality (i.e., redistribution). Finally, we will discuss potential research questions in this field, unfolding different strategies for researching the constructs discussed throughout the seminar.
estas aulas foram lecionadas pelo Doutor Efraín García Sánchez
the legitimation of economic inequality
16 Dezembro 2020, 14:00 • Rita Sousa
Economic inequality is one of the main challenges of our time. On the one hand, economic inequality has risen over the last years reaching historical levels. On the other hand, economic inequality has pervasive and pernicious effects on people's wellbeing, political stability, and social development. Before this scenario, it is expected that people reject such unequal systems, but findings in this regard are mixed. Indeed, economic inequality creates conditions to shape social-psychological processes aimed at legitimating social disparities.
In this seminar, we aim to discuss some of the social-psychological processes involved in the legitimation of economic inequality. We focus on perceptions and ideologies of inequality, as two interrelated mechanisms that influence people's understanding and responses toward economic disparities. The interplay between perceptions and beliefs of inequality informs people about how much inequality they consider fair and what public policies they are willing to support.
The seminar covers four topics. First, we will review some of the empirical evidence regarding the effects of economic inequality on social life, providing some conceptual background on the social psychology related to inequality. Second, we will discuss some of the social-psychological processes related to the legitimation of economic inequality focused on people's perceptions and ideologies. Third, we will discuss the relationship between these social-psychological processes and people's support for public policies aimed at reducing inequality (i.e., redistribution). Finally, we will discuss potential research questions in this field, unfolding different strategies for researching the constructs discussed throughout the seminar.
estas aulas foram lecionadas pelo Doutor Efraín García Sánchez.
psychology and community
13 Novembro 2020, 14:00 • Rita Sousa
in the first part of my lesson, I will focus on the two words of the title: Community and Psychology. I will briefly discuss the definition of Community and Community Psychology, referring to the Ecological approach and Relational Intergenerational approach. I will develop a reflection on the concept of person-in context, the difference between interaction and relationship, the deficit model versus the asset model, prevention versus promotion, trust and community psychology values.
In the second part, I will propose a reflection on some key words of Community Psychology research and intervention: some are traditional - such as participation and empowerment- others are a bit more innovative - generativity and generative communities characteristics' versus non-generative communities.
I would like to discuss the idea that if the elected method in community psychology is Participatory Action-Research - based on participation, empowerment, trust, inclusion - then "community research is an intervention" (Trickett & Espino,2004). Consequently, promoting awareness in people and communities also fosters personal and social changes.
Some examples of research or intervention will be used for sustaining the reflection.
as aulas foram lecionadas pela Prof. Elena Marta.
alunos - 21
psychology and community
13 Novembro 2020, 10:00 • Rita Sousa
In the first part of my lesson, I will focus on the two words of the title: Community and Psychology. I will briefly discuss the definition of Community and Community Psychology, referring to the Ecological approach and Relational Intergenerational approach. I will develop a reflection on the concept of person-in context, the difference between interaction and relationship, the deficit model versus the asset model, prevention versus promotion, trust and community psychology values.
In the second part, I will propose a reflection on some key words of Community Psychology research and intervention: some are traditional - such as participation and empowerment- others are a bit more innovative - generativity and generative communities characteristics' versus non-generative communities.
I would like to discuss the idea that if the elected method in community psychology is Participatory Action-Research - based on participation, empowerment, trust, inclusion - then "community research is an intervention" (Trickett & Espino,2004). Consequently, promoting awareness in people and communities also fosters personal and social changes.
Some examples of research or intervention will be used for sustaining the reflection.
as aulas foram lecionadas pela Prof. Elena Marta.
alunos - 26
apresentação
23 Outubro 2020, 15:30 • Rita Sousa
Apresentação dos objectivos e organização da UC.
apresentação dos alunos e temas de projecto