New Narratives: Stories of Sexuality and Subjectivity Michigan State University April 12-13, 2013 Call for Papers

New Narratives: Stories of Sexuality and Subjectivity is a graduate student conference intended to share stories of human sexuality and the role that these stories might play in advancing interdisciplinary social justice agendas. The objective is to explore the value of our experiences, research, theory and praxis in responding to gender and sexual inequity. Experiential reflections on sexuality and subjectivity as well as theoretical and empirical inquiry into the role of sexuality and experiences of sexuality in understanding the human condition are encouraged.

We invite submissions of high quality stories, papers, and photo essays by graduate students. We welcome presentations in any format that reflect a commitment to conference objectives. Submissions will be accepted until December 21, 2012 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time, and accepted based on a blind review process.

Academic papers: Please submit a representative abstract of no longer than 400 words. Abstracts should be saved in the following format: NewNarrativesAbstract_LASTNAME.doc

Narratives, Stories, and Counter-stories: Reflections on sexuality, gender and sexual identity, sexual orientation, sexual citizenship and sexual empowerment will be highlighted through the sharing of stories. Examples include autobiographical essays, poems and short stories. Submissions should not exceed 4 double-spaced pages. Narratives should be saved in the following format: NewNarrativesStories_LASTNAME.doc

Photo essays: A minimum 250-word description should accompany all photo essays. Photos that demonstrate aesthetic reflections on sexuality and subjectivity as well as to the role of sexuality and experiences of sexuality in understanding the human condition are encouraged. Submissions should be the original work of the conference participant. Photo essays should be saved in the following format: NewNarrativesPhoto_LASTNAME.jpeg All presenting authors must register and attend the conference. Registration information and the conference itinerary are forthcoming. Email submissions, questions or concerns to newnarrativesconference@gmail.com.

Additional concerns can be directed to either of the conference co-chairs: Ashley Woodson Dominick Quinney awoodson@msu.edu quinneyd@msu.edu