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TrIBES Trends, Identities and new Belongings in the Ephemeral Society - Historische Trendforschung

Arbeit/Lavoro / Dissemination

Paolo Virno und die semantische Transformation der Arbeit. Begriffe, Subjektivität und soziale Praxis im Postfordismus

Der Tod von Paolo Virno lädt dazu ein, sein Denken als Teil einer Geschichte der Arbeitsbegriffe zu verstehen. Arbeitsbegriffe funktionieren hier als concepts in action: sie beschreiben die soziale Wirklichkeit nicht nur, sondern prägen sie aktiv mit. Kategorien wie „komplexe Arbeit“, „Multitude“ und „Massenintellektualität“ zeigen, wie seit den 1970er- und 1980er-Jahren neue Formen von Arbeit, Subjektivität und sozialer Reproduktion entstanden – und wie lange als marginal geltende Praktiken ins Zentrum theoretischer und politischer Debatten rückten. Virnos Werk fungiert so als Laboratorium begrifflicher Innovation für die postfordistische Gesellschaft.

Destra/Rechte / Dissemination / Europa / Events/Eventi

International Conference: Transnational Perspectives on Europe’s Extreme Right / 21- 23 October 2025, University of Mannheim, Germany

From 21 to 23 October 2025, the University of Mannheim will host the International Conference for Early-Career Researchers: Transnational Perspectives on Europe’s Extreme Right. The event examines how far-right ideologies and networks have circulated across Europe since the 1970s, shaping politics, culture, and society beyond national borders. Highlights include a keynote by Massimiliano Livi (University of Trier) on the transformation of neo-conservative and far-right political culture, and Sofia Miola (University of Pavia) presenting her research on Adriano Romualdi’s search for a European far-right identity. The conference aims to deepen historical understanding while exploring counterstrategies to radicalization.

📅 21–23 October 2025 • 📍 University of Mannheim

(Re)Posts / Dissemination / Europa / Gesellschaft/Società / In Italiano

Shifting Borders. Un podcast sui confini tra passato e presente / Ein Podcast zwischen Vergangenheit und Gegenwart

La rivista bilingue Storia e regione propone una nuova visione della storia regionale: non più un luogo definito da confini politici o naturali, ma uno spazio flessibile, i cui contorni vengono ridefiniti di volta in volta in base ai fenomeni storici analizzati.
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Die zweisprachige Zeitschrift Geschichte und Region bietet eine neue Perspektive auf Regionalgeschichte: keine Region im administrativen Sinn, die durch politische oder natürliche Grenzen festgelegt ist, sondern ein flexibler Raum, der je nach den Besonderheiten der untersuchten historischen Phänomene immer wieder neu bestimmt werden muss.

Arbeit/Lavoro / Dissemination / Gesellschaft/Società / Politik/Politica

An Odd-Jobs Republic. The 2025 Referendum in Italy and the Long Decline of Labour Rights

Italy’s June 2025 referendum aimed to put labour rights and job insecurity back at the centre of political debate. Yet with turnout stuck at just over 30%, it failed to reach the quorum—reflecting decades of reforms that have weakened protections, fragmented careers, and turned flexibility into structural precarity. From the “Treu Package” to the Jobs Act, legislative choices have reshaped the very meaning of work, eroding its social value and excluding many, especially migrants, from full citizenship. Understanding this trend is key to rethinking labour, rights, and belonging in 21st-century Italy.

Artificial Intelligence / Destra/Rechte / Dissemination / Gesellschaft/Società / Politik/Politica

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Shaping Collective Imagination and Reinforcing Cultural and Social Bias

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we see the world, but at what cost? AI-generated images not only reflect cultural biases—they amplify them, shaping collective imagination and reinforcing exclusive identities. From political propaganda to deepfake-fueled polarization, these technologies are being strategically exploited to reshape narratives and influence public perception. As AI becomes a key player in digital culture and ideological battles, the challenge is twofold: developing transparent, unbiased models while fostering critical awareness. The future of visual storytelling depends on ethical innovation, diverse datasets, and interdisciplinary oversight to ensure AI serves society rather than manipulates it.

Dissemination / Europa / Politik/Politica

The ties that bind in a federal state? Some reflections from the ancient world

How do local identities interact with federal structures? This article by Roy van Wijk, which TrIBES is pleased to feature, explores the case of Oropus, a contested border region in ancient Greece. Through a historical lens, the piece examines the tensions between political autonomy and larger federative entities, offering insights that resonate beyond antiquity. As part of TrIBES’ ongoing exchange with disciplines seemingly distant from its core themes, this contribution invites reflection on identity, governance, and historical narratives.

Dissemination / Gesellschaft/Società / In Italiano

Quando il desiderio femminile ridefinisce il maschile. Sessualità, emancipazione e paradossi nella commedia erotica italiana.

Negli anni Settanta, il cinema erotico italiano divenne uno specchio grottesco e ironico delle trasformazioni culturali e sociali in corso. Attraverso personaggi maschili inetti e caricaturali contrapposti a figure femminili potenti e seducenti, queste commedie esplorarono la tensione tra una femminilità emancipata e una mascolinità disorientata. Il genere, spesso etichettato come intrattenimento superficiale, si rivelò invece un osservatorio privilegiato per comprendere i cambiamenti nelle dinamiche di genere e nei rapporti di potere, offrendo una rappresentazione paradossale ma incisiva della sfida rappresentata dal desiderio femminile.

(Re)Posts / Gesellschaft/Società / Politik/Politica

Die Digitalisierung der Politik. Jill Lepore über den “Künstlichen Staat”

In unserer digitalisierten Welt werden politische Prozesse zunehmend automatisiert. Harvard-Professorin Jill Lepore untersucht in ihrem Artikel die Auswirkungen auf die Demokratie. Sie betrachtet datengesteuerte Wahlkampagnen und die Rolle von Algorithmen und sozialen Medien. Wie verändert sich die politische Landschaft? Welche Risiken birgt diese Transformation? Vor welchen Herausforderungen stehen wir? Welche Chancen bietet die digitale Politik, und wie formt sie den “künstlichen Staat”?

Arbeit/Lavoro / Dissemination / In Italiano / Literature/Letteratura

#BookReview: Images of Class. Operaismo, Autonomia and the Visual Arts

In Images of Class Jacopo Galimberti fa luce sull’interazione tra arte, operaismo e autonomia nell’Italia degli anni Sessanta e Settanta. Egli mostra come le forme di espressione artistica siano diventate uno specchio delle lotte sociali, abbiano messo in discussione le strutture di potere e abbiano rivelato il potenziale dell’arte come mezzo di resistenza.

Destra/Rechte / Dissemination / In Italiano / Politik/Politica

Oltre l’infosfera: il discorso di Alessandro Giuli e la sfida per una nuova egemonia culturale

Il discorso di insediamento di Alessandro Giuli si presenta come un manifesto ideologico che coniuga identità culturale e innovazione tecnologica. Un’analisi politologica evidenzia la volontà di riaffermare una nuova egemonia culturale, attraverso il superamento della dialettica tra modernità e tradizione, collocando la cultura al centro di una strategia di soft power nazionale e internazionale.

(Re)Posts / Gesellschaft/Società

Perceived Exclusion and the Rise of Opposition: Navigating Social Change

A commentary on “Stefan Holubek-Schaum, Natalie Grimm & Patrick Sachweh (3. Juli 2024). Anschluss verpasst? Über das Gefühl, zurückgelassen worden zu sein”.
Exploring the phenomenon of social status loss amid rapid economic and cultural changes, highlighting how feelings of marginalization foster collective identities. By examining the interplay of economic disadvantage and cultural alienation, it discusses how shared experiences of exclusion lead to the formation of oppositional narratives and communities.
Drawing insights from the research conducted by the Forschungsinstitut Gesellschaftlicher Zusammenhalt, it sheds light on the multifaceted nature of feeling ‘left behind’ and its implications for social cohesion in contemporary society.

© Laura Borràs Dalmau

Destra/Rechte / Dissemination / Europa / Events/Eventi / Gesellschaft/Società / Politik/Politica

Some Reflections on the Fascist legacy in Italy

Some Reflections from the Round Table at the Kick-Off Event F-Word: An anthropological exploration of fascist practices and meanings among European youth – 30 May 2024 University of Turin
Within the contemporary Italian political scene, the term “fascism” stirs a blend of historical reflection and current analysis. Its legacy, far from being a mere relic of the past, actively permeates both rhetoric and concrete political practices today. The journey from the anti-fascist resistance movement culminating in the Italian Republic to the present illustrates not merely a continuation of specific ideologies but a nuanced adaptation that reflects the dynamic nature of political beliefs and cultural identity. The persistent presence of far-right currents, evolving from historical fascism to modern iterations like the Movimento Sociale Italiano (MSI), Alleanza Nazionale (AN), and ultimately Fratelli d’Italia, underlines the complexity of fully disengaging from a fascist past. This dialogue explores the validity of “fascism” as a term in contemporary discussion, the legitimate association of current political practices with historical fascism, and the most palpable manifestations of fascist legacy in today’s Italy. Here, we delve into an integrated narrative, pieced together from various perspectives throughout our conversation