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The 9th International Conference on Gender Studies organized by the Centre for Women's Studies (CWS) at Eastern Mediterranean University will be held in Famagusta, North Cyprus on 3-4 April, 2025.

 

The conference aims to bring together faculty members, researchers, activists and students to explore trajectories of the concept of gender, gender studies and CWS's own history as an inter-disciplinary research centre with substantive contributions to the field.  The conference will create a conducive environment for participants to discuss historical aspects of gender and gender studies but also allow contributions on emerging trends and future challenges.

 

The Centre for Women's Studies (CWS) at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) is the first academic research and training centre for women in Northern Cyprus. CWS was established on November 17, 1998, and has worked primarily on encouraging sensitivity towards problems faced by women and raising awareness of women's issues by bringing them to the attention of the public. Studies exploring the history of the centre will add a reflexive dimension to the conference.

 

The conference will accept studies on the following themes:

 

1. Historical Perspectives on Gender

•The origins and evolution of gender constructs across time and cultures

•The role of gender in historical movements

•History of psychology of gender

•Tracing the history of trans and gender variant identities

2. Theoretical Frameworks

•Feminist theories: from first-wave feminism to intersectional feminism

•Queer theories in historical and modern contexts

•Masculinity and manhood studies and their relevance for gender equality

3. Gender, Power, and Politics

•Gender and leadership: representation of women and marginalized genders in politics

•Gendered power dynamics in workplaces, communities, and families

•Gender equality in the face of growing authoritarianism post-COVID

•LGBTI+ triumphs and the political backlash

•Legal battles won and lost: Repealing of Roe v Wade inter alia.

4. Gender and Intersectionality

•Intersections of gender with race, class, ethnicity, sexuality, religion, and disability

•Comparative studies of gender constructs across cultures

•Institutional adaptations: gender mainstreaming, gender impact assessment, gender budgeting

5. Representations of Gender in Literature and Art

•Gender in literature, film, and art: historical and contemporary depictions

•Media representations of gender and their societal impact

•Gender in history teaching

6. Gender and the Future

•Policies and practices for a more equitable and inclusive future

•Activism, intersectional advocacy, resistance, and contemporary gender-based movements

•Tackling gender-based policies and laws on gender-based violence, sexual harassment and assault, and human trafficking

•Future zones of resistance

7. Gender & health

* Health disparities in health outcomes & quality of care

* ⁠Unique gender based mental health challenges

* ⁠Access to healthcare and gender- affirming care for transgender individuals

8. Milestones and Contributions

•25 years of CWS's Journal: Women 2000 and other achievements

9. Other  Gender Studies

 

Faculty members, researchers, activists and students in all stages of their careers are invited to submit their paper abstracts by 30th of January, 2025.

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