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Call for Papers: Interpersonal Violence Interventions - Social and Cultural Perspectives
International Conference, August 28 - 30th 2013
University of Jyväskylä, Finland
| Location: | Finland |
| Call for Papers Date: | 2013-03-01 (Archive) |
| Date Submitted: |
2013-01-28 |
| Announcement ID: |
200815 |
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Call for Papers
Interpersonal Violence Interventions - Social and Cultural Perspectives
International Conference, August 28 - 30th 2013
University of Jyväskylä, Finland
How has violence been understood in different ages and cultures? How is it defined today? The aim of the conference is to bring together experts on interpersonal violence in the fields of social and legal studies, history, cultural research, psychology and health care or from any relevant discipline.
Keynote Speakers:
Rebecca and Russell Dobash, University of Manchester
Maria Eriksson, University of Uppsala
Jim A. Sharpe, University of York
The purpose of the conferences is to create a forum in which experts on violence from different disciplines can present and compare their research methods and results and engage in a dialogue to promote interdisciplinary cooperation. The language of the conference is English. Accepted abstracts will be published in the conference abstract book. An international publication based on the papers presented in the conference is being planned. The following topics for papers on interpersonal violence will be especially emphasized:
Interpersonal violence and tolerance to it from various cultural aspects
Gendered violence, interpersonal violence, sexual violence
Violence and lifespan: childhood, youth, adult, seniors
Honour, shame and violence
Religion, authorities and violence
Mental violence, bullying, virtual violence
International comparisons of homicide rates, violence and media
Social labeling - perpetrator, victim
Violence in subcultures, violence in sports, workplace violence
Posters
How to submit:
The organizers would like to welcome academic contributions for the conference. Proposals with short abstracts (max 300 words) can be submitted between February 1st 2013 and March 1st 2013. Decisions on acceptance will be sent latest on April 1st 2013. Abstract proposals should include: Full contact information of the presenter, the title, and the topic of the paper.
Submit your proposal on the conference website:
www.jyu.fi/en/congress/ipvi
Organizers:
The Academy of Finland research projects Chastisement or Violence? Attitudes towards the Misuse of Patriarchal Power in Modernising Finland and Encountering Violence in Social and Health Care Organizations in cooperation with the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy and the Department of History and Ethnology of the University of Jyväskylä.
Further information:
Email: ipvi-info@jyu.fi
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