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The West of England and South Wales Women's History Network
Gender, Leisure and Identity
Perspectives on Leisure and its Gender Dimensions
A conference to be held at the University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd Wales
29 June 2002
In recent years leisure has become a major topic of research in history. This conference aims to correct some of the imbalances in this research by exploring the intricate relations between leisure, gender and identity. Individual papers or panels are invited from academics, postgraduate students and independent scholars. We encourage submissions on a wide range of topics, which could include:
leisure and religion
leisure and education
leisure and class
leisure and family
leisure and politics
leisure and national identity
leisure and space
leisure and social empowerment
leisure and respectability
leisure and the body
leisure and urbanisation
the economy of leisure
the politics of leisure
girls, boys and leisure
idleness
Proposals for papers and panels on any region or period are invited but we particularly welcome papers on the Medieval and Early Modern period. Abstracts of no more than 300 words should be sent to Fiona Reid or Henrice Altink at the address below.
The deadline for abstracts is 30 April 2002. When submitting your abstract, please indicate if your presentation will require AV supply and provide your name, preferred mailing address, email address and phone number. Proposals for panels should include the names of the panellists and one person should be designated as the contact person in the event the selection committee needs clarification. Bursaries for postgraduate students may be available.
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