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"International Conference
Sex, Power and Slavery: The Dynamics of Carnal Relations under Enslavement
McGill University, Montreal, 19-21 April 2007
CALL FOR PAPERS
An interdisciplinary conference on Sex, Power and Slavery: The Dynamics of Carnal Relations under Enslavement will take place on the campus of McGill University, Montreal, Canada, from Thursday, 19th April to Saturday, 21st April 2007. The conference will cover all geographical areas and time periods.
Deadline for submission of abstracts is 1st August 2006.
The review process will be completed by 1st October 2006.
Papers selected for the conference must be submitted no later than 1st February 2007.
A wide range of subjects will be given consideration. Prospective participants are asked to consider the following themes:
sexual relations within the enslaved community
sexual relations between the enslaved and non-slaves
sexual relations within maroon communities
the sex slave traffic
structures of sexual enslavement
the harem
concubines
eunuchs
homosexuality and enslavement
enslaved children and sex
rape
affective relationships within the enslaved community; between the enslaved and non-slaves
sex and the enslaved household
enslavement, sex and the slave-owning household
enslavement, sex and disease
enslavement, sex and taboos
sex and enslavement as reflected in traditions, myths and literature
sex as slave agency
The conference will follow the Avignon model. Papers will be grouped according to theme, and a summary presented by a discussant during sessions devoted to each theme. Individual authors will NOT present papers; rather, all papers will be posted on the website after 1st February 2007.
Each session will involve a presentation by the discussant, followed by general discussion. Therefore, it is essential that all conference-goers be familiar with all of the papers under consideration. In the interests of fostering debate, the number of conference participants will be limited.
As it is our intention to publish selected papers, participants must submit only original unpublished material, and grant conference convenors exclusive publication rights to their paper for a period of one year following the conference.
The registration fee is $150 US ($60 US for students), payable by 1st March 2007.
The late registration fee (after 1st March 2007) is $200 US ($80 US for students).
All those interested in participating should complete the application (see below) and return by email attachment to:
gwyn.campbell@mcgill.ca
by post to:
Gwyn Campbell
Canada Research Chair in Indian Ocean World History
Department of History
McGill University
855 Sherbrooke St.W.
Montreal, P.Q.
Canada H3A 2T7
or consult the following web site: see the following website:
http://www.mcgill.ca/cdas/events/
Conference sponsors:
McGill University, the Centre for Developing-Area Studies (CDAS), the Indian Ocean World Centre (IOWC), and the Department of History, McGill University."
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