Abstract

Over the past decade, research on social inequalities has witnessed significant growth, shedding light on the enduring and expanding nature of global inequality. In East Asia, a series of “economic miracles” have occurred since the Second World War, leading to a statistical reduction in global inequality, and the hope that other countries or regions in the Global South may follow. However, these transformations have also led to the creation of peripheries characterized by racialized and gendered migrant labor, as well as the marginalization of indigenous communities. The generation of displaced populations and unequal living conditions can be attributed, in part, to state-led policies and the dynamic of global capitalism. This two-day workshop, organized around the visit of researchers from the University of Cologne’s “The Production and Reproduction of Social Inequalities” research unit to Taiwan, seeks to understand why endeavors to enhance equality often lead to enduring disparities.

The workshop is co-organized by:

International Center for Cultural Studies, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University.
Social Inequalities Research Unit (SIRU), University of Cologne.
Africa-China Research Network, Academia Sinica.

Specifities and Registration

Date: September 20-21, 2024 (GMT+8, Taipei Time)
Venue: HC201, HA Building 3, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) & Hybrid event.
Language: English
Registration Link: here
Registration Deadline. 13th September 2024

This Research Unit is funded by the Volkswagen Foundation