Creating More Inclusive Societies: A View Using Social Markers of Acceptance (Vorlesung 5)

Prof. Dr. Adam Komisarof from Keio University, Japan

How can we create more inclusive societies, where migrants and minorities feel a greater sense of belonging? Adam Komisarof will describe his global research team’s work about social markers of acceptance (SMA). SMA are the criteria used by host country nationals when deciding whether to socially accept migrants as members of their communities.  Professor Komisarof will explain not only what these criteria are, but also how these criteria change based upon context. The talk will begin with a focus on Japan, then expand to include Finland, Canada, Singapore, and Australia. Participants will have an interactive discussion about the criteria that are used to decide who is one of “us” in the societies where they live, and how these criteria can be broadened to become more accepting of diverse people.

• Di, 13.10.2026, 10.10 – 11.50 Uhr, Campus St.Gallen (Raum folgt)
• Mi, 14.10.2026, 10.10 – 11.50 Uhr, Campus Rapperswil-Jona (Raum folgt)