Naming and Framing: The Making of Sexual (In)Equality
The 2011 Conference theme focuses on the multiple ways that equality and inequality are articulated through sexuality. The meeting will explore diverse situations and issues of (in)equality with regard to sexuality in the global arena, bringing together researchers, advocates, policymakers and practitioners to critically share their strategies and challenges that inform and inspire new forms of action and thinking about sexuality.
The theme of the meeting invites dialogue and analyses of the interplay of sexuality, sexual identity, gender, class, race, ethnicity, age, citizenship and inequality. As well, the conference theme invites analyses placed within the context of the state’s willingness (or reticence) to discuss and incorporate practices, discourses, laws and public policies that acknowledge sexual rights for all men and women and promote gender equality, and recognition of sexual diversity.
The official language of the conference is English. However, for the first time, we will have one afternoon of sessions in the language of the host country, namely Spanish, with simultaneous interpretation. Due to the limited space and time for presentations in Spanish, only a limited number of abstracts will be accepted in that language.
This year we are launching the Abstract Mentoring Program; its goal is to provide an opportunity for young and/or less experienced researchers to receive feedback to the abstracts for the Conference from more experienced researchers. The deadline for submitting abstracts for the abstract mentoring program is December 20th, 2010.
In line with the IASSCS’ mission, the conference seeks to promote links between researchers, academics, advocates and activists by addressing the process of taking theory into practice, conceptualizing the meaning and significance of advocacy at the national and community level, and supporting and advancing the implementation of sexual rights. We can receive submissions in various formats: verbal presentations, posters, exhibits and workshop presentations.
THE ABSTRACT DEADLINE IS JANUARY 10th, 2011
For more information regarding the main themes of the Conference, details on the types of submission, guidelines for submission and abstract mentoring program, please visit our website (www.iasscs.org/2011conference).
