“Gender and Power” Conference
International Conference on Gender Studies:
“Gender and Power”
1-2 March 2025 – London/Online
organised by London Centre for Interdisciplinary Research
The conference aims to investigate the interconnections between gender and power across diverse contexts and disciplines. As gender continues to shape individual identities, social structures and cultural narratives, this conference seeks to explore its impact on the full scope of human affairs — past, present and future.
The conference will address key questions such as: How does gender intersect with power in different societal domains? In what ways does gender contribute to or challenge structures of inequality?
We welcome papers that critically examine these issues from a range of disciplinary perspectives. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:
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Gender equality and the pursuit of social justice
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Gender and human rights: progress, challenges and gaps
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The role of gender in shaping educational access and experiences
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Gender and leadership: power structures in politics, business and beyond
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Gender and health: access, equity and representation in healthcare
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Gender and sexuality: cultural, psychological and social dimensions
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Gender and religion: intersections of belief, identity and tradition
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Literary and artistic representations of gender and power
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Gender and politics: policymaking, activism and governance
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Gender and violence: exploring structural and individual forms of oppression
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Gender in media and popular culture: stereotypes, representation and resistance
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Gender and intersectionality: race, class, ability and more
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Historical perspectives on gender and power
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The economics of gender: labour, pay equity and financial independence
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Gender in the digital age: social media, technology and virtual spaces
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Trans and non-binary perspectives on gender and societal norms
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Feminism and its evolving relationship with power
This conference is addressed to academics, researchers, professionals, and activists who are interested in engaging with the complexities of gender and power. Contributions are welcome from a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to history, sociology, political science, anthropology, cultural studies, education, literature, psychology, philosophy, law, and public health.
Proposals up to 250 words and a brief biographical note should be sent by 15 January 2025 to: genderstudies@lcir.co.uk. Download Paper proposal form.
Registration fee (online participation) – 90 GBP
Registration fee (physical participation) – 150 GBP