Might rituals be used to promote global solidarity? Rituals, fear, and the emotional grounding of a more caring human world

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https://doi.org/10.62174/psocial.11072

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This article examines the emotional foundations of a global community and explores how ritual practices may help cultivate identification with all humanity. Drawing on theories of caring and fear in interpersonal and collective life, the paper argues that rituals function as emotional technologies capable of expanding social boundaries and fostering communal concern. Symbolic cues, global celebrations, and inclusive gatherings can temporarily heighten a sense of global community, yet such feelings do not automatically translate into support for policies that reduce fear-based governance. To move toward an actual global community, rituals must not only strengthen caring within familiar circles but also empower individuals to intend justice for those they will never meet. The article concludes by outlining a research agenda for examining how global rituals—ranging from international events to UN practices and environmental observances—might contribute to a more caring and less fearful human world.

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2026-03-30

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Vol. 11 Núm. 1

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