Conceptualizing Social Resilience in Migrants’ Lived Experiences What does it really mean for migrants to be “resilient”? Too often, resilience is described as an individual skill or capacity, overlooking the fact that it is also a deeply social process shaped… Conceptualizing Social Resilience in Migrants’ Lived Experiences
Oxytocin, Resilience, and the Politics of Human EnhancementGuest: Professor Julian Reid, University of Lapland, FinlandPresented by: Azher Hameed Qamar Introduction In this thought-provoking and interdisciplinary lecture, Professor Julian Reid, a leading scholar in international politics, political theory, and biopolitics, explores… Oxytocin, Resilience, and the Politics of Human Enhancement
Enduring the Valley: Lessons in Social Resilience from Prophet Muhammad’s Struggle in Shi’eb Abi Talib History is often told in grand battles and political shifts, but some of the most powerful stories are those forged in quiet endurance—moments when communities… Enduring the Valley: Lessons in Social Resilience from Prophet Muhammad’s Struggle in Shi’eb Abi Talib
“Islam” and Muslims in the Media Disclaimer: This article is an English-language adaptation of the original German post “Der Islam und Muslim*innen in den Medien” (July 2024), which appears on the MEDIA SERVICE INTEGRATION website. The purpose of this translation… “Islam” and Muslims in the Media
Rethinking Democracy: The Urgent Need for Inclusive and Respectful Discourse Azher Hameed Qamar Cite this article Qamar, A. H. (2025, June 25). Rethinking democracy: An open letter to right-wing populist parties. The Social Insight. https://thesocialinsight.com/rethinking-democracy-an-open-letter-to-right-wing-populist-parties/ In today’s political climate, where… Rethinking Democracy: The Urgent Need for Inclusive and Respectful Discourse
“Every Time You Say, ‘Oh, They’re So Resilient,’ That Means You Can Do Something Else to Me.” What does it really mean to call someone “resilient”? And who benefits from it? People often use the word “resilient” as a compliment… “Stop calling me RESILIENT”
Azher Hameed Qamar – This article was originally published at The Loop and is republished here under a Creative Commons license. Qamar, A. H. (2023, December 7). Denmark has banned the burning of holy books to protect its multicultural society.… Denmark has banned the burning of holy books to protect its multicultural society
🌱 Thriving Together: Why You Need “Social Resilience – A Primer for All” on Your Shelf Today “Experience surviving and thriving together.” – In today’s world, we are all faced with challenges that shake the very foundations of our social… Thriving Together: Why You Need “Social Resilience – A Primer for All” on Your Shelf Today
Azher Hameed Qamar – This article was originally published at The Loop and is republished here under a Creative Commons license. Qamar, A. H. (2023, October 16). The Tidö Agreement drags Sweden’s social welfare sector into ethical crisis. The Loop… The Tidö Agreement drags Sweden’s social welfare sector into ethical crisis
Azher Hameed Qamar – This article was originally published at The Loop and is republished here under a Creative Commons license. Qamar, A. H. (2023, August 18). Burning a holy book: The dilemma of free speech. The Loop – ECPR’s Political Science… Burning a holy book: the dilemma of free speech