Professor K. Konecki thanked for the trust shown and added:
– We speak out also on public matters. In such cases, we apply a policy of moderation, as understood by Berger and Zijderveld. A policy of moderation, but without relativism, as not everything is allowed, but also without fundamentalism in defence of some absolute rights. We always defend human’s dignity, regardless of religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation. Our statements and speeches on behalf of PSA, formulated by the General Board, are empathic and respect the perspective of the other. As an organisation we represent civil society, we are a part of it and as long as we can, we will defend human’s dignity. Therefore, I advocate avoiding hate speech in our reactions. However, we need to react when human dignity is threatened or attacked. And we will continue to listen to the grassroots voices and react to the social and political situation when it comes to the issues important for our environment, but also for the country and democratic freedoms.
The Polish Sociological Association is a scientific and professional organisation of Polish sociologists. It operates based on the Law on Associations of 1989 and the Statute of 1958 as amended. The statutory goals of PAS include support for the development of sociology, dissemination of sociological knowledge, shaping professional ethics of sociologists and representing members of the Polish Sociological Association in terms of their scientific and professional activities (§ 9). Membership of the Association is open to persons who have graduated in sociology or related studies, as well as to other persons who have achievements in sociology. The current Polish Sociological Association was founded in 1957; its establishment was an important fact in the revival of sociology after the fall of Stalinism.
University of Lodz is one of the biggest universities in Poland. Its mission is to educate top-class scientists and specialists in numerous fields of humanities, social sciences, natural and exact sciences as well as health sciences. UniLodz cooperates with business, both at the staff level by providing qualified employees as well as at the scientific level, by offering its know-how to enterprises from various areas of economy. University of Lodz is an academic institution open to the world – the number of its international students is constantly growing, while its Polish students, thanks to Exchange programmes, get to know Europe, Asia and travel overseas. The University is a part of Lodz, it operates for and with the community of Lodz by getting involved in many socio-cultural projects.
Source: The Polish Sociological Association (www), prof. K. Konecki, Faculty of Economics and Sociology, UL
Edit: Promotion Centre, UL