[ecrea] CFP 14.5 Gender, Media and ARTs: Feminist Media Studies Commentary and Criticism

Call for Papers
FEMINIST MEDIA STUDIES
Commentary & Criticism

Issue 14.5 Gender, Media and Assisted Reproductive Technologies

Pregnancy and motherhood have become increasingly visible in recent 
years due in part to the media calling our attention to the new 
advances, politics, uses and misuses of assisted reproductive 
technologies (ARTs) in various global locations. This heightened 
visibility may point to greater reproductive freedom for some and 
suggest a broader social acceptance of pregnant bodies. However, at the 
same time, it might also suggest increased control and surveillance of 
gendered/sexed bodies in the realm of reproduction.

This issue of Commentary and Criticism invites papers that explore the 
implications of the advancement of ARTs in relation to any aspect of 
media and gender. Contributions from beyond North America and the UK are 
especially welcome. Possible topics could include, but are not limited 
to the following:

    * Technology, mediation and reproduction
    * New technologies and cultural representations of pregnancy and 
motherhood
    * Celebrity and ARTs
    * The transnational politics of ARTs
    * Access and privilege in relation to ARTs
    * Media or mediation of traditional discourses of gender and 
sexuality in relation to ARTs
    * Intersections of age, gender, race, class, sexuality, ability 
and/or nationality and ARTs in global locations

The Commentary and Criticism section of Feminist Media Studies aims to 
publish brief, timely responses to current issues in media culture. 
Submissions may pose a provocation, outline work in progress, or propose 
areas for future study. The editors of Commentary and Criticism are 
interested in work that goes beyond mere description to provide 
productive critique.

Questions can be directed to either co-editor, Susan Berridge 
((seberridge /at/ yahoo.co.uk)) or Laura Portwood-Stacer 
((lportwoodstacer /at/ gmail.com)). Final essays of between 1500-2000 words 
including references are due by May 25th, 2014, after which point they 
will be subject to a process of peer review.

Essays should be emailed directly to both Susan Berridge and Laura 
Portwood-Stacer
(submissions for Commentary and Criticism will not be correctly 
processed if submitted through the main Feminist Media Studies site).

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.



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