Our lives\, choices and thoughts are constantly shaped by politics &ndash\; even if we are oblivious of this influence or deny its importance. The politics to a great extent determines the scope of possibilities of our actions. It can either give a sense of stability or may pose a threat to our lives. \;An instant overview on contemporary politics shows how various political ideas (e.g. nativism\, separatism\, paleoconservatism\, alt-right movement) and activities are intrinsically linked with mechanisms of exclusion. By proclaiming new bills politics may enforce certain groups and\, in turn\, weaken others. The sharp distinction between &ldquo\;allies&rdquo\; and &ldquo\;enemies&rdquo\; leads to normalization and pathologization of certain forms of life. Occasionally\, politics encourages us to reconsider the broad idea of &ldquo\;the other&rdquo\; by establishing and protecting the rights of women\, ethnic and religious minorities\, or LGBTQ+ people. However\, it may also dissolve or neglect the rights of these groups or oppress any other form of dissent or nonconforming behavior.
\nIn the sixth edition of the &ldquo\;Culture of Exclusion?&rdquo\; Conference\, we focus on examining the broad cultural phenomenon of exclusion in various contemporary and historical-political contexts. We invite presentations concerned with\, but not limited to\, the following issues:
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