Summary
- Topic Call For Papers — Workshop Madrid - EASA Network Anthropology of Gender and Sexuality
- When to (Europe/Berlin / UTC100)
- Where Madrid — Spain
- URL https://www.antropologia.cat/2025/01/19/call-for-papers-lgbtiqfeminist-resistance-and-empowerment-against-conservative-ideologies/
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Description
CALL FOR PAPERS
LGBTIQ+ Feminist Resistance and Empowerment
Against Conservative Ideologies
March 10th and 11th, 2025 | Complutense University of Madrid
Organized by
The European Association of Social Anthropologists (EASA)
- Network for the Anthropology of Gender and Sexuality
- Network for Anthropology and Social Movements
In partnership with:
- Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender, University of Brighton
- Anthropology, Diversity and Integration Group, Complutense University of Madrid
Tales of Resistance
Contemporary societies are witnessing a resurgence of conservative and right-wing ideologies that challenge hard-won social and political gains, particularly in the realm of gender and sexuality. These movements, characterized by a backlash against progressive social change, not only target women and LGBTIQ+ communities but also threaten to erode rights and freedoms across a spectrum of social justice issues. We observe a concerted effort to dismantle reproductive rights, social safety nets, and promote discriminatory policies that marginalize and oppress vulnerable populations. This workshop seeks to critically examine the multifaceted challenges posed by these contemporary conservative and right-wing actors and movements and explore the diverse strategies employed by social movements to resist oppression and build a more just and equitable world.
A Call to Action
This call invites anthropologists and scholars from neighbouring disciplines – sociology, history, political science, gender studies, and beyond – to contribute to this critical inquiry. Participants are encouraged to explore creative approaches, combining rigorous critical theory with innovative methodologies. The event will also serve as a platform to share insights from different cultural and regional contexts, fostering a rich dialogue among scholars and activists.
While focusing on the challenges women and LGBTIQ+ communities face, this workshop aims to foster a broader understanding of the interconnectedness of social justice struggles. We encourage submissions that examine the broader impacts of conservative ideologies on a range of social justice issues to address the following questions:
- How are feminist and LGBTIQ+ movements resisting the current backlash against gender and sexual diversity, and what strategies are they employing?
- How do intersecting systems of power (e.g., race, class, colonialism) shape resistance strategies and the effectiveness of social movements?
- What is the role of digital activism and transnational collaborations in strengthening and sustaining feminist and LGBTIQ+ movements?
- What are the cultural and political factors driving the backlash against gender and sexual diversity, and how can different movements effectively counter these forces?
Themes
By examining how these actors and movements mobilize, articulate their ideologies, and exert political influence, we can gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing progressive social change in the contemporary world. This workshop provides a valuable platform for scholars to share their research findings, engage in critical dialogue, and collaboratively explore pathways for resistance and transformation.
We welcome papers addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Resistance to right-wing, conservative Ideologies
- Intersectionality in Practice
- Neoliberalism
- Gender Justice in Sports and the Arts
- Crosscutting Environmental issues
- Creative and Arts-Based Resistance
- Digital Activism and Online Mobilization
- Decolonial and Majority World Perspectives
- Mental health and Activism
Keynote Speakers
- José Ignacio Pichardo Galán, Complutense University of Madrid
- Gabriel Hoosain Khan, CTSG University of Brighton
Workshop Session:
Creative Resistance CCoLab: An interactive workshop on arts-based participatory methods
Submission Guidelines
- Deadline: February 8th, 2025
- Submission: Submit an abstract (max. 300 words) with a title and rationale, along with a short bio (max. 150 words) to nags.enqa2023[ at ]gmail.cm
- Notification: Accepted participants will be notified by February 11th, 2025.
Funding Support
Limited travel and accommodation subsidies may be available. Please indicate your need for financial assistance in your submission. Priority will be given to early-career scholars and those without institutional funding.
Note: Participants must be EASA members to receive funding. Membership details are available at: https://easaonline.org/membership/
Contact
Send documents to
nags.enqa2023[ at ]gmail.cm