[ecrea] Feminist Media Studies' Commentary and Criticism Call for Papers

FEMINIST MEDIA STUDIES

Commentary & Criticism Call for Papers

We invite contributions for the Commentary and Criticism section of 
Feminist Media Studies.



Potential contributors can write to co-editors, Kaitlynn Mendes 
((kmendes /at/ dmu.ac.uk)) and Kumarini Silva ((kumi /at/ email.unc.edu)) to express 
preliminary interest. Final essays of between 1,500-2,000 words are due 
by Monday, 22nd April 2013.





Gender, Disability, Disfigurement and Media



While there is a large amount of research done on minority issues, one 
that is largely understudied is representation of 
disability/disfigurement. While last year’s Paralympic Games in London 
provided a rare opportunity for people with disabilities/disfigurement 
to be the focus of media attention, we felt it was an opportune moment 
to place a call for papers on the topic of gender, 
disability/disfigurement and media.



We therefore welcome papers which focus on, but are not limited to:



-          Representations of men/women with disfigurements/disability

-          Frequency of disability/disfigurement in the media

-          Use of disabled/disfigured individuals to produce media

-          Audience reception of disability/disfigurement

-          Use of social media to provide a space for discussion and 
shared experiences of disfigurement/disability





Please be sure to follow the Feminist Media Studies style guide, which 
can be found at the following link: 
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/journal.asp?issn=1468-0777&linktype=44 
and authors are reminded to email their submission directly to Kaitlynn 
Mendes or Kumarini Silva.







Kaitlynn Mendes, PhD

Senior Lecturer in Journalism

De Montfort University

Leicester Centre for Journalism



Commentary and Criticism Co-Editor, Feminist Media Studies



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