Call For Papers! on Justice on Trial! at The University of Kentucky Gender and Women’s Studies Graduate Conference!

Submission Deadline: May 1st, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST.

The University of Kentucky Gender and Women’s Studies Graduate Student Organization is excited to announce that we will be hosting our 5th Gender & Women’s Studies conference on Saturday, August 31st, on our campus in Lexington, KY.

This year’s theme of the conference is “Justice on Trial.” As left-wing politicians and activists across the globe work for human rights and protections, right-wing parties have meanwhile paved the way for conservative laws that harm the bodily autonomy of women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and other marginalized communities. Anti-abortion laws, anti-trans laws, and encroachment on academic freedom are just a few examples of the injustices people are facing at this juncture.

Potential contributions are welcome in the form of individual papers and panel submissions. Each paper must be submitted separately for panel submissions, and indicate your proposed panel’s title in the submission link provided below. All submissions must be made by the deadline of May 1st, 2024, at 5 pm EST to be eligible for consideration. Notification regarding your submission’s status will be emailed by June 1st, 2024.

We are excited to host our conference primarily in person, fostering direct engagement and networking opportunities. We will offer online participation to acknowledge the expansive reach of our community and provide as many options for engagement as possible. Please note that virtual slots are limited.

For those interested in applying, an abstract of 250-300 words can be submitted at this link: https://kygws.as.uky.edu/cfp . Should you have any questions about the conference, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].