The 46th Global Congress on Humanities and Social Sciences in the 21st Century (HSS21C 2025) explores global challenges and human responses, addressing pressing issues such as climate change, social justice, technology, and politics in the 21st century.
Topics
- Climate change and environmental justice
- Migration and displacement
- Global health crises
- Inequality and social justice
- Digital divide and technological inequality
- Culture, identity, and society
- Cultural heritage and preservation
- Globalization and cultural exchange
- Identity politics and social movements
- Gender, sexuality, and intersectionality
- Art, literature, and popular culture in the 21st century
- Politics, economics, and international relations
- Democracy, authoritarianism, and political polarization
- Economic inequality and social mobility
- International cooperation and conflict
- Human rights and international law
- The future of work and the gig economy
- Philosophy, ethics, and religion
- Existentialism in the 21st century
- Ethics of emerging technologies
- Religion and secularism
- Philosophy of mind and consciousness
- The role of religion in contemporary society
- Historical trauma and reconciliation
- Public history and heritage
- Digital history and archival practices
- The politics of memory and commemoration
- Global history and transnationalism
- Artificial intelligence and ethics
- Digital humanities and social sciences
- Surveillance and privacy
- Social media and online communities
- The future of education and learning
- The human condition in the Anthropocene
- The role of the humanities and social sciences in policymaking
- Public engagement and outreach
- Interdisciplinary research methods
- The future of higher education
Who should Attend
- Academics and researchers in humanities and social sciences
- Policy makers and public officials
- Activists and social movement leaders
- Environmental scientists and experts in climate change
- Educators and practitioners in digital humanities
- Philosophers and ethicists
- Professionals in international relations and diplomacy
- Human rights advocates and legal experts
- Historians and public history professionals
- Students and early-career researchers in related fields
