Social Science Quotes

Social Science Quote: Tolerance

The social science quote of the week is about building more tolerant, open and diverse societies. It’s also the last post for 2014!

Be inspired by J. David Tàbara, Associate Senior Researcher at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and member of the Global Climate Forum in Berlin. Writing for the International Sociological Association, Tàbara argues:

“Social scientists are not only indispensable to build more tolerant, open and diverse societies but, above all in the present predicament, to develop the necessary global intelligence which is urgently required to adequately reflect and cope with our rapidly unequal changing world.”

Pencil drawing of a white woman in a wheelchair playing a clapping game witha young white girl. They are outdoors wearing jackets and scarves. Quote from J. David Tabara: "Social scientists are not only indispensable to build more tolerant, open and diverse societies..."

My holiday message to you draws on the wisdom of Professor Brittney Cooper, who has a different vision of New Year’s Resolutions:

Best wishes for the festive season for those of you celebrating the new year!

A diverse crowd walk and stand around at a community event. In the foreground, two Asian people look to the side, clapping and smiling. Text: Social science - building more tolerant, open, and diverse societies

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