Presentation

In recent decades, claims for  non-discrimination, inclusion and social justice have been addressed taking into account the relationship between law, social movements, identity, cultural representation and democracy. Forms of resistance against neoliberal predation, ecological degradation, racism, patriarchy, homophobia, impairment of disabled people, among others, emerge, increasingly, in the legal arena. In more recent times, the consolidation of a social and political paradigm based on austerity challenges action repertoires of collective actors. In this scenario, it is necessary to understand the role that law may or may not occupy in the social counter-hegemonic struggles. Can Law can be assume itself as a transforming  resistance against  forms of oppression, silencing, subordination and degradation that are housed in structures and dominant values ​​of our societies?

Target Audience
Addressed to all practitioners, including judges and prosecutors, lawyers, academics, journalists, activists, and postgraduate students.

Coordenation
Madalena Duarte and Tiago Ribeiro (Centre for Social Studies, University of Coimbra)

Venue
Lisbon– Centre for Social Studies, University of Coimbra (Picoas Plaza – Rua do Viriato 13, Lojas 117/118)

Duration
7 hours

Deadline for Registration
November 20, 2013

Registrations
Free but mandatory
Limit number: 50

Contacts
E-mail: unifoj@ces.uc.pt
Telefone: 239 855 570/72/74
Fax: 239 855 589