19th NATIONAL SOCIOLOGICAL CONGRESS

Living in “uncertainty” and the risks associated with this contemporary condition are enduring pillars of postmodernity, an inevitable consequence of the technological revolution generating profound shifts in modern culture, politics and the economy. The risk landscape is constantly changing, and we are continuously struggling to overcome the negative consequences of risk phenomena, as a result reinforcing social vulnerabilities. Risk factors (opportunities or threats) can be diverse, complex, highly mediated or fuzzy, capable of manifesting themselves with varying frequency or intensity.