[Commlist] Call for Papers - Communication papers: Gender and media literacy special issue: Exploring the nexus of artificial intelligence (AI) and gendered media practices

GENDER AND MEDIA LITERACY SPECIAL ISSUE: EXPLORING THE NEXUS OF 
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND GENDERED MEDIA PRACTICES

*/Communication Papers: Media Literacy & Gender Studies/* (ISSN 
2014-6752) presents its thematic issue on Exploring the Nexus of 
Artificial Intelligence and Gendered Media Practices.

In an era marked by the pervasive integration of artificial intelligence 
(AI) into our daily lives, the Journal of */Communication Papers: Gender 
and Media Literacy/* extends an invitation for submissions to 
a special issue, delving into the intricate relationship between AI and 
gender within the domains of media studies and media literacy, edited by 
*Dr. Maria Pilar Rodriguez Perez* and *Dr. Miren Gutiérrez Almazor*. As 
AI technologies continue to shape and redefine our interactions with 
media, there arises a critical need to scrutinize their nuanced 
implications on gender representation, biases perpetuated, and the 
potential for empowerment within the ever-evolving media 
landscape (Lanneskog, 2023; Albalawi, 2023; Ozmen-Garibay et al., 2023).

The convergence of AI and gender in media presents a multifaceted 
landscape worthy of exploration (Wang, 2023). We seek contributions that 
engage in a profound and critical examination of how AI technologies 
intersect with gender dynamics in media content, production, and 
consumption. This special issue aims to serve as a platform for 
scholars, researchers, and practitioners to unravel the complexities of 
this intersection and contribute to a deeper understanding of the 
challenges and opportunities presented by the integration of AI in media 
contexts.

In this critical exploration, we invite scholars to delve into the 
intricate landscape of gender portrayals within AI-generated or 
influenced media content and the biases and asymmetries behind 
them. This content encompasses a broad media spectrum, from visual 
representations to written text to audiovisual materials, as well as the 
structures and processes that sustain them. Authors are encouraged to 
scrutinize how AI technologies contribute to constructing and 
disseminating gendered narratives, examining the subtleties and nuances 
embedded in AI-generated media. It includes an examination of visual 
imagery, linguistic patterns, and the overall thematic underpinnings 
that shape perceptions of gender in contemporary media landscapes. 
Through rigorous analysis, we seek to unravel the implications of AI in 
reinforcing or challenging traditional gender norms and stereotypes 
across diverse forms of media. Submissions may employ various 
methodologies, from qualitative content analysis to computational 
approaches, to deepen our understanding of the complex interplay between 
algorithms and gender in media.

Communication Papers’ special issue brings together, as always, media 
and gender studies and aims to summarize essential questions and 
problems of gender-media studies approaches in a mediated world. The 
relationship between artificial intelligence and gender is a dynamic and 
evolving one. It is influenced by social, cultural, and technological 
factors, and addressing gender biases and inequalities is essential for 
creating inclusive and equitable mediated spaces.

In this respect, this special issue invites authors within the framework 
of the following conceptualizations and possible topics of interest 
include, but are not limited, to the following:

  * *Gendered Representations in AI-Generated Content:* Analyzing the
    portrayal of gender in media content generated or influenced by
    artificial intelligence, including visual media, written content,
    and audiovisual materials.
  * *AI and Media Literacy Education:* Exploring how AI technologies can
    be integrated into media literacy curricula to enhance critical
    thinking skills, foster digital citizenship, and address issues of
    gender bias and stereotyping in media.
  * *Ethical Considerations in AI and Gender Studies:* Investigating
    the ethical implications of AI applications in media, with a
    focus on issues such as algorithmic bias, privacy concerns, and the
    reinforcement of gender stereotypes.
  * *Intersectionality in AI Media Analysis:* Examining the
    intersections of gender with other identity markers (race,
    ethnicity, sexuality) in AI-generated media content and its
    implications for diverse and inclusive media representation.
  * *Feminist Perspectives on AI:* Exploring how feminist theories can
    inform the analysis and critique of AI technologies in media, as
    well as proposing feminist approaches to the development and
    deployment of AI systems.
  * *AI and Media Production:* Investigating how AI technologies are
    influencing media production processes, including content creation,
    curation, and distribution, and their impact on gender dynamics in
    these fields.
  * *Feminist Perspectives on Media:*Exploring how feminist theories can
    inform the analysis of media productions, as well as proposing
    feminist approaches and methodologies to audiovisual works.

*Submission Guidelines:*

Authors are invited to submit original research articles, case studies, 
and theoretical papers related to the intersection of artificial 
intelligence, gender studies, media studies, and media literacy. 
Submissions should adhere to the journal’s formatting guidelines 
available on the journal’s website: 
https://communicationpapers.revistes.udg.edu/index 
<https://communicationpapers.revistes.udg.edu/index>

Manuscripts should be submitted via the online submission system at 
https://communicationpapers.revistes.udg.edu/about/submissions 
<https://communicationpapers.revistes.udg.edu/about/submissions>

The language for this issue of the journal is English and Spanish.

Articles: 5,000-9,000 words, including a 300-word abstract, 5-7 
keywords, a list of references, plus footnotes. Notes should be 
used with frugality; if something is worth saying, it usually is 
worth saying in the text.

Submissions from authors are free of charge in all stages of the process.

*Important Dates:*

  * Submission Deadline: 18.10.2024
  * Publication: December, 2024

For inquiries and more information, please contact the Guest Editors:

Dr. Maria Pilar Rodriguez Perez, (maria.pilar /at/ deusto.es) 
<mailto:(maria.pilar /at/ deusto.es)>

Dr. Miren Gutiérrez Almazor, (m.gutierrez /at/ deusto.es) 
<mailto:(m.gutierrez /at/ deusto.es)>

We look forward to receiving your contributions and fostering an 
enriching dialogue on the complex relationship between artificial 
intelligence, gender, media studies, and media literacy.


The Editor-in-Chief of Communication Papers
Dr. Carmen Echazarreta-Soler
(carmen.echazarreta /at/ udg.edu) <mailto:(carmen.echazarreta /at/ udg.edu)>

Managing Editors of Communication Papers
Dr. Hasan Gürkan & Cristina Olivas Ripoll
(hasan.gurkan /at/ udg.edu) <mailto:(hasan.gurkan /at/ udg.edu)> & 
(cristina.olivas /at/ udg.edu) <mailto:(cristina.olivas /at/ udg.edu)>


https://communicationpapers.revistes.udg.edu/


---------------
The COMMLIST
---------------
This mailing list is a free service offered by Nico Carpentier. Please use it responsibly and wisely.
--
To subscribe or unsubscribe, please visit http://commlist.org/
--
Before sending a posting request, please always read the guidelines at http://commlist.org/
--
To contact the mailing list manager:
Email: (nico.carpentier /at/ commlist.org)
URL: http://nicocarpentier.net
---------------