Frames is a space for ideas, perspectives, and reflections that capture the many ways we see and understand the world. From reviews of books, films, and media to interviews, essays, and short research pieces, Frames brings together diverse voices and fresh insights. It is not bound to one theme or discipline, but instead values curiosity, dialogue, and the richness of multiple viewpoints. Each post offers a new frame—sometimes critical, sometimes creative, sometimes deeply personal—inviting readers to pause, reflect, and engage with stories and ideas that connect across cultures, disciplines, and everyday life.

Social Resilience: Tracing Conceptual Evolutions and Theoretical Pathways – What exactly do we mean when we talk about social resilience? The term has gained traction in recent years, especially in discussions about sustainability, well-being, and how communities cope with crises. Yet,… Learn More

Rethinking Climate Adaptation: A Social Lens on Resilience – Climate change research has paid little attention to the social dimensions of resilience and their link to social capital. The article “Social dimensions of resilience and climate change: a rapid review of.. Learn More

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….. Learn More

Oxytocin, Resilience, and the Politics of Human Enhancement – Professor Julian Reid, a leading scholar in international politics, political theory, and biopolitics, explores a compelling intersection of neuroscience and political science… Learn More

Enduring the Valley: Lessons in Social Resilience from Prophet Muhammad’s Struggle in Shi’eb Abi Talib – History is often told in grand battles, but the most powerful stories are those forged in quiet endurance—moments when communities.. Learn More

“Islam” and Muslims in the Media – 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.. Learn More

Rethinking Democracy: The Urgent Need for Inclusive and Respectful Discourse – In today’s political climate, where fear and polarization often dominate public discourse, the language used by political leaders matters more than ever. Across Europe and beyond, we are witnessing the… Learn More

“Stop calling me RESILIENT” –  “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.. Learn More

Denmark has banned the burning of holy books to protect its multicultural society – This article was originally published at The Loop and is republished here under a Creative Commons license. Denmark recently adopted a law to ban inappropriate treatment of any writing or object with religious significance.. Learn More

Thriving Together: Why You Need “Social Resilience – A Primer for All” on Your Shelf Today – 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… Learn More

The Tidö Agreement drags Sweden’s social welfare sector into ethical crisis –  This article was originally published at The Loop and is republished here under a Creative Commons license. The Swedish government has proposed an obligation that would require public sector workers to notify police and immigration authorities.. Learn More

Burning a holy book: the dilemma of free speech – This article was originally published at The Loop and is republished here under a Creative Commons license. In recent weeks, Sweden has experienced several Quran-burning incidents. These can reinforce anti-religious discourse and politicized campaigns against religious minorities. They.. Learn More

Unstructured Interviews – A Conversational Iceberg – This article was originally published at Sage Method Space. In the best conversations, you don’t even remember what you talked about, only how it felt. It felt like we were in some place your… Learn More

Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway – An Immigrants Mother’s Fight to Take Her Children Back –  The movie Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway is a story of an immigrant mother whose two young children were taken away by the Norwegian.. Learn More

Body Politics in Development: Interview with Wendy Harcourt – Body Politics in Development: Dr. Wendy Harcourt is a professor of gender diversity and sustainable development at International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University, Rotterdam.. Learn More

Scholars At Risk — Protecting Academic Capital to Benefit Academia – Scholars At Risk — Protecting Academic Capital to Benefit Academia: A Talk with a Scholar – This commentary is based on an interview with a scholar who was recruited in Sweden as part of the Scholar at Risk… Learn More

An Interdisciplinary Paradigm of Mother-Child Health Needs –  Background Health coverage is an important issue that public and private healthcare organization face while struggling to provide quality healthcare services to the targeted population. An effective coverage is defined.. Learn More

The Doll’s Marriage: An Ethnographic Encounter with Rural Children and Childhood – This article was originally published at Sage Method Space. Methodspace is focusing on Creative, Arts-Based, and Visual Methods. In this post Dr. Qamar discusses the use and interpretation of photographic.. Learn More