[ecrea] Media, Gender and Sexuality in Europe ICA Preconference

Call for Papers

International Communication Association

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer Interest Group

2018 Preconference

MEDIA, GENDER AND SEXUALITY IN EUROPE

24 May 2018, 09:00-17:00

Cafe Kampus, Naprstkova 272/10

Prague, Czech Republic

Abstract Deadline: 1 February 2018

DESCRIPTION

Media are gendered and sexualized while gender and sexuality are heavily 
mediated. Gender and sexuality figure prominently in many aspects of 
media production, representation, consumption and use. At this 
preconference, we will build on a vast body of research in this area to 
examine the intersections between media, gender and sexuality as well as 
age, ability, class, religion, race, ethnicity and nationality. Inspired 
by the fact that the International Communication Association will for 
the first time in history hold its annual conference in Central Europe, 
we would like to think about those intersections from a European 
perspective, particularly from the perspective of underrepresented 
contexts such as Central, Eastern and Southern Europe. How do European 
contexts matter for the intersections of media, gender and sexuality? 
How are those intersections manifested in Europe at different historical 
moments and at different geographical scales (such as cities, countries 
and regions)? What can we learn about those intersections thinking 
through Europe-specific issues such as larger geopolitical challenges 
(e.g. Brexit, austerity measures, ‘refugee crisis’, postcommunist 
transitions and the rise of the far right) as well as challenges 
specifically related to gender and sexuality (e.g. homonationalism in 
Western Europe, ‘gay propaganda’ laws in Russia and Lithuania, and 
anti-gender campaigns across the continent)? Also, more theoretically, 
what can such Europe-specific research contribute to mainstream, largely 
Anglo-American, studies of media, gender and sexuality? What are the 
legacies and the futures of European gender, feminist, sexuality and 
LGBTQ media studies?

SUBMISSION PROCESS

The preconference will provide a space for getting feedback on research 
in progress, exchanging ideas and networking. We invite scholars at all 
stages of their careers, across multiple disciplines as well as 
employing diverse methods and theories to submit abstracts of 300 to 500 
words along with their short bio notes to Lukasz Szulc 
((L.Szulc /at/ lse.ac.uk)) by 1 February 2018. We are open to works addressing 
a wide spectrum of mainstream and alternative media (including but not 
limited to press, radio, television, cinema, digital and mobile media) 
and a diversity of genres and platforms (such as journalism, 
advertising, TV drama, porn, films, games, social media and dating 
sites). However, we ask that all submissions reflect on the importance 
of the European context. The preconference will consist of short 
individual presentations (10-12 min), allowing participants to have 
in-depth discussions and produce broader insights. Authors will be 
informed of their acceptance or rejection by 1 March 2018. We will 
consider to publish selected contributions in a special issue in a 
peer-reviewed journal.

REGISTRATION

Participation is only by invitation. Authors of the accepted abstracts 
will need to register through the ICA website (www.icahdq.org). Cost for 
participation is 25USD for early registration (by 1 April 2018) and 
35USD for late registration.

ORGANIZERS

Lukasz Szulc (London School of Economics and Political Science, UK)

Alexander Dhoest (University of Antwerp, Belgium)

Lynn Comella (University of Nevada, Las Vegas, US)

SPONSOR

The preconference is generously sponsored by the Department of 
Communication Studies at the University of Antwerp, Belgium.



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