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Marian Pradella is a Research Associate in the Department of Sociology at the Faculty I of Social Sciences, University of Siegen, Germany. She has been affiliated with the university since September 2022, working at the Chair of Sociology – Comparative Cultural Sociology and Political Sociology of Europe. Her work includes participation in the EU Horizon 2020 project 'EnTrust – Enlightened Trust in Governance' from October 2022 to March 2024.
Education:
- Doctorate in Social Sciences, University of Rostock (2023)
- Joint International Master in Cultural Sociology, Karl-Franzens University Graz & Masaryk University Brno (2013–2016)
- Bachelor in Applied Literature and Cultural Studies & Sociology, TU Dortmund & University of Tartu (2009–2013)
Marian Pradella's research centers on cultural sociology, political sociology, discourse theory, and populism in Europe. She explores sociological interpretations of contemporary crises in liberal democracy, focusing on right-wing populism, hegemony, and the cultural dynamics of the public sphere. Her teaching includes courses on Zygmunt Bauman’s sociology, populism, and sociological diagnosis of the present. She draws from critical theory and cultural analysis to examine ambivalence, modernity, and interpretive power in civil society.
Her recent publications show a strong trend in analyzing right-wing populism, cultural hegemony, and democratic legitimacy through a cultural sociological lens. She frequently engages with key thinkers like Bauman and Illouz, linking emotional and cultural dimensions to political transformations. Her work bridges theoretical depth with empirical analysis of European political developments.
Scientific Contributions:
- Author of monographs on Bauman and PEGIDA
- Contributor to edited volumes on cultures of debate and interpretive conflicts
- Published in journals such as Journal of Cultural and Collective Studies
Marian Pradella has supervised academic teaching and research but no formal advisees are listed. She has participated in externally funded research, notably the EU Horizon 2020 EnTrust project, indicating experience with collaborative, interdisciplinary research. She is actively involved in advancing cultural sociological perspectives on contemporary political challenges.
She is affiliated with a research team focusing on trust, governance, and cultural conflict, contributing to both theoretical and policy-relevant discourse. Her current work appears to continue exploring the sociocultural foundations of political legitimacy and democratic resilience in Europe.
