Call For Papers

WCGSI-25

Here are some potential topics for a conference on Gender, Sexuality, and Identity:

Core Themes:

Gender Identity and Expression:
- Understanding non-binary lives across the lifespan.
- How media shapes views on gender identity.
- Navigating adolescent gender expression and peer relationships.
- Cultural variations in defining 'normal' gender roles.
- The impact of supportive environments on transgender well-being.
- Exploring genderqueer narratives and experiences.
- Language evolution in non-binary expression (pronoun usage, etc.).
- The art of being: Longitudinal studies on the impact of transitioning on well-being.

Sexual Orientation:
- Bisexuality and unique issues faced by bisexual individuals.
- Asexuality: Understanding and addressing misconceptions.
- New efforts at asexual visibility and coming-out processes.
- Challenges to the concept of "coming out."
- Fluidity and diversity of LGBTQ+ experiences.

Intersectionality:
- Examining the intersection of race, ethnicity, and gender.
- Queer of Color critiques.
- Global and transnational perspectives on LGBTQ+ issues.
- Gender as a co-constitutive and intersectional element of discrimination.
- Intersectionality with age, class, ability, and neurodiversity.

Feminist and Queer Theories:
- Varieties of feminism (first, second wave, radical, etc.).
- Feminist ethics and philosophy.
- Queer theory and its evolution.
- Post-structuralist perspectives on gender.

Masculinities Studies:
- Masculinities and gender identity.
- Men's health (physical and mental).
- Fatherhood and parenting.
- Men and relationships.
- Men in education and the workplace.
- Men and media representation.
- Men and violence prevention.
- Toxic masculinity and homophobia.

Social and Cultural Issues:

Gender and Culture:
- Gender roles in different cultural contexts.
- Gender and popular culture.
- Gender in literature and media.
- Visual representations of gender and sexuality through time.

Gender and Rights:
- LGBTQ+ rights and legal systems.
- Transgender rights and challenges.
- Reproductive rights and justice.
- Marriage equality and parenthood.
- Anti-gender movements and their impact.

Gender-Based Violence:
- Combating gender-based violence (prevention, intervention, community solutions).
- Violence against women (sexual, emotional, financial).
- Domestic violence and its gendered dimensions.

Gender and Social Movements:
- History of LGBTQ+ movements and activism.
- Feminist activism and its contemporary forms.
- Community engagement and activism in gender and sexuality.
- The role of social media in LGBTQ+ advocacy.

Gender and Health:
- LGBTQ+ health and well-being issues.
- Trans-affirmative healthcare and standards of care.
- Mental health in LGBTQ+ communities.
- The intersection of HIV prevention and sexual health.

Gender and Education:
- Gender nonconforming children in schools.
- Bullying in schools and anti-bullying efforts.
- Inclusive sex education and its impact.
- Gender and educational attainment.

Gender and Work:
- Gender equality in the workplace (pay gap, discrimination, representation).
- Breaking down LGBTQ+ barriers in different industries.
- Policies and progress in shaping workplace experiences.
- Gender roles and career choices.

Gender and Technology:
- Gender and technological innovations.
- Social media as a lifeline for LGBTQ+ community support.
- Confronting hate speech and harassment online.
- Experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in online gaming communities.
- Online platforms' role in shaping beauty standards.
- Activism in the age of algorithms.
- Virtual support and its impact on LGBTQ+ mental health.

Gender and Religion/Spirituality:
- Integration of LGBTQ+ people in different faiths.
- New elements brought to faith traditions by LGBTQ+ individuals.
- LGBTQ+ themes in religious texts.
- Use of religious texts to justify mistreatment of LGBTQ+ people.
- Experiences of being LGBTQ+ and religious.

Gender and Family:
- Changing gender roles in families.
- LGBTQ+ parenting and adoption.
- Family dynamics and well-being across LGBTQ+ identities.
- Navigating family relationships in coming out.
- Cultural factors and family acceptance in LGBTQ+ communities.
- Intergenerational LGBTQ+ experiences in families.

Historical and Global Perspectives:

History of Gender and Sexuality:
- Historical exploration of gender roles.
- Transgender history and pioneers.
- Lesbian and gay history and the development of identity.
- History of bisexuality as an identity.
- Influence of cultural norms and attitudes across time periods.
- LGBTQ+ marches and political movements.

Global and Transnational Issues:
- How LGBTQ+ people experience life in different countries.
- Comparison of laws and culture worldwide.
- LGBTQ+ rights and challenges globally.
- Globalization and shifting attitudes towards gender and sexuality.
- Colonialism's impact on traditional gender and sexuality norms.

Interdisciplinary Approaches:

The intersection of gender studies with other disciplines (sociology, psychology, history, literature, media studies, law, medicine, etc.).

The role of interdisciplinary studies in addressing pressing global issues through a gender lens.

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