[Commlist] CfP: Neurodiverse Narratives in the 21st Century

Please see the below CfP for the edited collection:

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*/Neurodiverse Narratives in the 21^st  Century/*

Rachel Milne and Shelby Judge (eds.)

We are now accepting paper proposals for the edited collection 
/Neurodiverse Narratives in the 21st Century/. Contemporary academic and 
activist efforts have sought to reframe public perceptions of 
neurodivergence, with Critical Neurodiversity Studies at the 
forefront.The term /neurodiversity /recognises that all human minds are 
different, and moulded by factors such as genetics, environment, and 
culture. The term neurodivergent, on the other hand, is used to describe 
someone “whose neurocognitive functioning diverges from the dominant 
social norms” (Walker 2021, 38).

A movement from the pathological paradigm to a neurodiversity paradigm 
necessitates an understanding of ‘normal’ as socioculturally 
constructed, and neurodivergence as neurological difference (as opposed 
to deviance). As such, literature and media have an important role to 
play. Latent depictions of neurodivergence have existed for a long time, 
while explicit representations of neurocognitive diversity in literature 
and media are becoming increasingly prevalent. /Neurodiverse Narratives 
in the 21^st  Century /aims to explore both, showcasing the vibrancy of 
the contemporary neurodiversity discourse within and outside of academia.

For the purposes of this collection, the terms ‘Neurodiversity,’ 
'Neurodivergence' and ‘Narratives’ will be understood in their broadest 
possible terms. We welcome papers on any topic within this field. 
Suggested paper topics include, but are not limited to:


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    Neurodiverse representation in contemporary literature
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    Neurodivergence in modern television or film
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    Neurodivergence in programmes created for streaming services, such
    as Netflix or Amazon Prime
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    Representations of PTSD in contemporary literature, television,
    film, or comics
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    Representations of ASD, AD(H)D, and/or AuDHD in contemporary
    literature, television, film, or comics
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    Representations of anxiety, depression, or other mental health
    conditions in contemporary literature, television, film, or comics
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    Representations of dyslexia, dyspraxia, and/or dyscalculia in
    contemporary literature, television, film or comics
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    How specific neurodivergences are (mis)represented on social media,
    such as Instagram Reels and TikTok
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    Neurodivergence in genre fiction, including fantasy and/or crime 
fiction
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    Neurodivergence in young adult fiction
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    Neurodiversity and intersectionality (e.g., with gender, race, age,
    socioeconomic status, dis/ability...)
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    Neuroqueer readings or identities in literature, television, films,
    or comics


Paper proposals should be no longer than 500 words. Please send 
proposals and a short biographical note (up to 100 words) to 
(neurodivergentnarratives /at/ gmail.com) by Friday, 31^st  May 2024.

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