RECSM invited the public to a round table addressing: The Problem of Affective Polarization in Contemporary Democracies. The plenary roundtable was part of a 2-day series of workshops on Affective Polarization organized by RECSM's Director Mariano Torcal for global experts on the subject.

More specifically, experts came together to work on producing the first handbook on affective polarization. This handbook will provide an overview of the phenomenon of affective polarization, its theoretical implications , existing evidence of its presence indifferent democratic settings, its potential explanations, potential behavioural and attitudinal consequences, and possible avenues for interventions. It is expected to be published in late 2024.

On Friday the 22nd of September from 11.30 – 13.30 CET time, the round table brought together experts on the topic: Alexa Bankert from the University of Georgia (USA), Juan A. Moraes from the Universidad de la República (Uruguay), Lilliana Mason from Johns Hopkins University (USA), Markus Wagner from the University of Vienna (Austria), and Shira Dvir Gvirsman, Tel Aviv University (Israel). 

The round table took place in room S05 of the Mercè Rodoreda building at campus Cuitadella of the University Pompeu Fabra and via Zoom. If you were unable to attend the rountable, you can find the recording via the UPF YouTube Channel here.