Yasemin Gülsüm Acar
@yasemingacar.bsky.social
Social psychologist at the University of St Andrews studying crowds and collective action
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Has the England flag become a racist symbol? Most ethnic minority adults say it has
England flag
All GB adults: 39% has become racist symbol
White adults: 36%
Ethnic minority adults: 52%
UK flag
All GB adults: 19%
White adults: 18%
Ethnic minority adults: 26%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
England flag
All GB adults: 39% has become racist symbol
White adults: 36%
Ethnic minority adults: 52%
UK flag
All GB adults: 19%
White adults: 18%
Ethnic minority adults: 26%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
November 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Has the England flag become a racist symbol? Most ethnic minority adults say it has
England flag
All GB adults: 39% has become racist symbol
White adults: 36%
Ethnic minority adults: 52%
UK flag
All GB adults: 19%
White adults: 18%
Ethnic minority adults: 26%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
England flag
All GB adults: 39% has become racist symbol
White adults: 36%
Ethnic minority adults: 52%
UK flag
All GB adults: 19%
White adults: 18%
Ethnic minority adults: 26%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
I am unexpectedly also teaching this paper today. More than ten years on, it is the transformative experience of my own participation in the Gezi Park protests that has made so invested in understanding this phenomenon. An emotional experience every time I come back to this piece of work.
Today's lecture: how participation in collective action can involve (transformative) experiences that can lead to further participation.
Key reading is @yasemingacar.bsky.social & Melis Ulug's fascinating study of prejudice reduction among Gezi Park activists
jspp.psychopen.eu/index.php/js...
Key reading is @yasemingacar.bsky.social & Melis Ulug's fascinating study of prejudice reduction among Gezi Park activists
jspp.psychopen.eu/index.php/js...
November 20, 2025 at 8:43 AM
I am unexpectedly also teaching this paper today. More than ten years on, it is the transformative experience of my own participation in the Gezi Park protests that has made so invested in understanding this phenomenon. An emotional experience every time I come back to this piece of work.
The quiet part being said out loud, finally. More needs to be done to protect students and junior staff from people like this.
This—on my former university, department, and advisor—is harrowing but required reading for all social psychologists. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Oxford University Has Failed Women Over Harassment Concerns, Staff Say
The university has repeatedly been slow to act against male academics accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior, a Bloomberg investigation found.
www.bloomberg.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The quiet part being said out loud, finally. More needs to be done to protect students and junior staff from people like this.
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Climate knowledge has been taken hostage to prevent climate action.
“It didn’t happen by accident. It’s the product of a deliberate and systematic assault on knowledge by some of the richest people on Earth. Preventing climate breakdown means protecting ourselves from the storm of lies.”
“It didn’t happen by accident. It’s the product of a deliberate and systematic assault on knowledge by some of the richest people on Earth. Preventing climate breakdown means protecting ourselves from the storm of lies.”
Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Climate knowledge has been taken hostage to prevent climate action.
“It didn’t happen by accident. It’s the product of a deliberate and systematic assault on knowledge by some of the richest people on Earth. Preventing climate breakdown means protecting ourselves from the storm of lies.”
“It didn’t happen by accident. It’s the product of a deliberate and systematic assault on knowledge by some of the richest people on Earth. Preventing climate breakdown means protecting ourselves from the storm of lies.”
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The cover has arrived! Emotionography!
Emotions studied as they’re done in interaction - displayed, taken up, used.
@alexahepburn.bsky.social
Emotions studied as they’re done in interaction - displayed, taken up, used.
@alexahepburn.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The cover has arrived! Emotionography!
Emotions studied as they’re done in interaction - displayed, taken up, used.
@alexahepburn.bsky.social
Emotions studied as they’re done in interaction - displayed, taken up, used.
@alexahepburn.bsky.social
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Come and work with my wonderful colleagues @lsepbs.bsky.social!
Assistant Professor in Social #Psychology / Environmental Psychology
#AcademicSky
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
Assistant Professor in Social #Psychology / Environmental Psychology
#AcademicSky
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Come and work with my wonderful colleagues @lsepbs.bsky.social!
Assistant Professor in Social #Psychology / Environmental Psychology
#AcademicSky
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
Assistant Professor in Social #Psychology / Environmental Psychology
#AcademicSky
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
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The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
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Please consider joining us in summer for this conference in my home town: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-future...
The Future of Democracy
This conference invites us to look hard at what puts democracy at risk and at what helps it stay strong.
www.eventbrite.com.au
November 5, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Please consider joining us in summer for this conference in my home town: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-future...
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Super happy to see this chapter published!
Anisha and I discuss how 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 are represented in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
Link to the book (FREE): playstorypress.org/books/the-ps...
@annayahprosser.bsky.social @drkowert.bsky.social
Anisha and I discuss how 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 are represented in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
Link to the book (FREE): playstorypress.org/books/the-ps...
@annayahprosser.bsky.social @drkowert.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Super happy to see this chapter published!
Anisha and I discuss how 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 are represented in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
Link to the book (FREE): playstorypress.org/books/the-ps...
@annayahprosser.bsky.social @drkowert.bsky.social
Anisha and I discuss how 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 are represented in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
Link to the book (FREE): playstorypress.org/books/the-ps...
@annayahprosser.bsky.social @drkowert.bsky.social
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Save the date! Next September we work on integrating social psychology and prefigurative politics, in a beautiful location :)
@fmsmallfield.bsky.social @metesefauysal.bsky.social @daclarkecruz.bsky.social @eddieclarke.bsky.social @helenlandmann.bsky.social
@fmsmallfield.bsky.social @metesefauysal.bsky.social @daclarkecruz.bsky.social @eddieclarke.bsky.social @helenlandmann.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Save the date! Next September we work on integrating social psychology and prefigurative politics, in a beautiful location :)
@fmsmallfield.bsky.social @metesefauysal.bsky.social @daclarkecruz.bsky.social @eddieclarke.bsky.social @helenlandmann.bsky.social
@fmsmallfield.bsky.social @metesefauysal.bsky.social @daclarkecruz.bsky.social @eddieclarke.bsky.social @helenlandmann.bsky.social
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Job: Assistant Professor - Psychology of Peace & Violence Programme, UMass
Work with one of the best social psych groups in the world
careers.umass.edu/en-us/job/52...
Work with one of the best social psych groups in the world
careers.umass.edu/en-us/job/52...
Details - Assistant Professor - Psychology of Peace & Violence Program | Human Resources | UMass Amherst
careers.umass.edu
October 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Job: Assistant Professor - Psychology of Peace & Violence Programme, UMass
Work with one of the best social psych groups in the world
careers.umass.edu/en-us/job/52...
Work with one of the best social psych groups in the world
careers.umass.edu/en-us/job/52...
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Call for papers for the workshop "From Harm to Hope: Slow Violence, Collective Memory and Everyday Resistance" - March 25 – 26, 2026 Institute of Culture and Memory Studies, ZRC SAZU, Ljubljana, Slovenia. ikss.zrc-sazu.si/sites/defaul...
ikss.zrc-sazu.si
October 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Call for papers for the workshop "From Harm to Hope: Slow Violence, Collective Memory and Everyday Resistance" - March 25 – 26, 2026 Institute of Culture and Memory Studies, ZRC SAZU, Ljubljana, Slovenia. ikss.zrc-sazu.si/sites/defaul...
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Hi all! I’m looking for research jobs in social psychology, environmental action, & climate policy. I study pro-environmental action, moral and identity processes, scientist advocacy, and universities’ climate responses. I use qualitative and quantitative methods for research with real-world impact.
October 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Hi all! I’m looking for research jobs in social psychology, environmental action, & climate policy. I study pro-environmental action, moral and identity processes, scientist advocacy, and universities’ climate responses. I use qualitative and quantitative methods for research with real-world impact.
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Name a protest movement, anywhere or at any time, that has achieved its goals without being annoying and obstructive.
People like this enjoy the freedoms our political ancestors gained for them, while attacking the means by which they were achieved.
People like this enjoy the freedoms our political ancestors gained for them, while attacking the means by which they were achieved.
Nope, you make protest obstructive and annoying you lose the good will of the general population.
When they ring their local member to complain - they dont tell the local member to deal with the issues raised by the protesters, they tell them to deal with the protesters.
When they ring their local member to complain - they dont tell the local member to deal with the issues raised by the protesters, they tell them to deal with the protesters.
October 15, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Name a protest movement, anywhere or at any time, that has achieved its goals without being annoying and obstructive.
People like this enjoy the freedoms our political ancestors gained for them, while attacking the means by which they were achieved.
People like this enjoy the freedoms our political ancestors gained for them, while attacking the means by which they were achieved.
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This is an amazing opportunity for those seeking a PhD programme in Exeter: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/pg-res...
If you’re interested in a PhD in social psychology on the following topics, feel free to contact me
- Activism
- Social movements
- Resistance
- Solidarity
- Leadership
- Intergroup conflict
If you’re interested in a PhD in social psychology on the following topics, feel free to contact me
- Activism
- Social movements
- Resistance
- Solidarity
- Leadership
- Intergroup conflict
ESRC SWDTP | Postgraduate Study - PhD and Research Degrees | University of Exeter
www.exeter.ac.uk
October 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
This is an amazing opportunity for those seeking a PhD programme in Exeter: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/pg-res...
If you’re interested in a PhD in social psychology on the following topics, feel free to contact me
- Activism
- Social movements
- Resistance
- Solidarity
- Leadership
- Intergroup conflict
If you’re interested in a PhD in social psychology on the following topics, feel free to contact me
- Activism
- Social movements
- Resistance
- Solidarity
- Leadership
- Intergroup conflict
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"We cannot prevent all of the harm that ICE will do in our communities, but we can make their work harder, and we can make our values, our presence, and our solidarity known. We can make our neighborhoods and our relationships stronger, as we forge bonds in opposition to this violence."
My latest is the story of how my community has rallied to protect and defend our neighbors in recent days, as ICE has targeted the Rogers Park neighborhood in Chicago. "This is not a story about a moment of victory, but a moment of being reminded of our power."
They Came for Our Neighbors. We Showed Up.
Before long, there were dozens, and then hundreds of people in the streets, watching and responding.
organizingmythoughts.org
October 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
"We cannot prevent all of the harm that ICE will do in our communities, but we can make their work harder, and we can make our values, our presence, and our solidarity known. We can make our neighborhoods and our relationships stronger, as we forge bonds in opposition to this violence."
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The guy on the left is why you can't get your qualitative paper published in JPSP.
October 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The guy on the left is why you can't get your qualitative paper published in JPSP.
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I am hoping to recruit a Ph.D. student to join the SPARC (Social Psychology of Activism, Resistance, & Change) Lab at @UVAPsyc in Fall 2026! You can find more info about my research on my website (ericshuman.com), and the program here (psychology.as.virginia.edu/social-psych...).
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October 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I am hoping to recruit a Ph.D. student to join the SPARC (Social Psychology of Activism, Resistance, & Change) Lab at @UVAPsyc in Fall 2026! You can find more info about my research on my website (ericshuman.com), and the program here (psychology.as.virginia.edu/social-psych...).
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Call for Nominations!
The ISPP is seeking nominations for several leadership roles, including President-Elect, Vice President for Communications and Publications, and five members of the Governing Council (serving July 2026–July 2029).
The ISPP is seeking nominations for several leadership roles, including President-Elect, Vice President for Communications and Publications, and five members of the Governing Council (serving July 2026–July 2029).
ISPP Constitution - ISPP
CONSTITUTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY (Ratified, July 16, 2020; Bylaws updated July 2, 2025) Please click HERE to view the current ISPP Constitution and Bylaws.
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October 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Call for Nominations!
The ISPP is seeking nominations for several leadership roles, including President-Elect, Vice President for Communications and Publications, and five members of the Governing Council (serving July 2026–July 2029).
The ISPP is seeking nominations for several leadership roles, including President-Elect, Vice President for Communications and Publications, and five members of the Governing Council (serving July 2026–July 2029).
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🚨 We have a cool new ESRC PhD studentship opportunity on the topic of political persuasion for someone interested in campaigning, field experiments and/or computational methods @lsegovernment.bsky.social, in collaboration with
@campaign-lab.bsky.social. All info 👇
www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse...
@campaign-lab.bsky.social. All info 👇
www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse...
LSE Collaborative Studentship with Campaign Lab
LSE Collaborative Studentship with Campaign Lab
www.lse.ac.uk
October 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
🚨 We have a cool new ESRC PhD studentship opportunity on the topic of political persuasion for someone interested in campaigning, field experiments and/or computational methods @lsegovernment.bsky.social, in collaboration with
@campaign-lab.bsky.social. All info 👇
www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse...
@campaign-lab.bsky.social. All info 👇
www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse...
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Can art can help keep the spirit of protests alive? In my latest article for @hyperallergic.com, I spoke with artist and academic Işıl Eğrikavuk, author of a timely book on how participatory art practices can be used to build connections and foster social dialogue in restrictive political climates.
“How can we take these collaborative, spontaneous, anonymous, witty, performative qualities expressed organically during the protests and apply them in an artistic setting to re-create this interconnectedness amid a heavily censored environment?” —artist and academic Işıl Eğrikavuk
Is Political Protest a Collaborative Art Form?
Hyperallergic speaks to artist and academic Işıl Eğrikavuk about whether art can help keep the spirit of protests alive.
hyperallergic.com
October 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Can art can help keep the spirit of protests alive? In my latest article for @hyperallergic.com, I spoke with artist and academic Işıl Eğrikavuk, author of a timely book on how participatory art practices can be used to build connections and foster social dialogue in restrictive political climates.
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The Psychology of Resistance (in violent, repressive contexts) Virtual Meeting Series and network is now here on Blue Sky, please follow for our updates on upcoming talks, recordings from sessions, papers from our presenters, etc.! bsky.app/profile/psyc...
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October 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The Psychology of Resistance (in violent, repressive contexts) Virtual Meeting Series and network is now here on Blue Sky, please follow for our updates on upcoming talks, recordings from sessions, papers from our presenters, etc.! bsky.app/profile/psyc...
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“Authoritarianism succeeds by making dissent costly. When the authoritarian gale sends citizens running for cover, civil society organizations must anchor democratic principles.”
A must-read from my colleague and amazing writer Turkuler Isiksel.
democracyproject.org/posts/civil-...
A must-read from my colleague and amazing writer Turkuler Isiksel.
democracyproject.org/posts/civil-...
Civil Society Institutions Under Authoritarian Encroachment
A broad range of views on democracy to help break the stalemate caused by partisan conflict.
democracyproject.org
October 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
“Authoritarianism succeeds by making dissent costly. When the authoritarian gale sends citizens running for cover, civil society organizations must anchor democratic principles.”
A must-read from my colleague and amazing writer Turkuler Isiksel.
democracyproject.org/posts/civil-...
A must-read from my colleague and amazing writer Turkuler Isiksel.
democracyproject.org/posts/civil-...