Association of American Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting, Washington DC
April 14-18, 2010
Second Call for papers
Young people, religion and place
Organised by Peter Hopkins (Newcastle University)
In recent years, there has been increasing attention given to both religion and
youth in geography. However, relatively few studies have sought to explore
the intersections between the experiences and practices of young people who
follow, adhere to, or are affiliated with particular religious groups and the
spiritual or sacred places associated with young people of faith. This session
will provide a forum where researchers working with religious youth can reflect
critically on a range of theoretical, conceptual and methodological issues. The
session aims to include papers exploring the experiences of religious young
people in a diverse range of geographical contexts. This includes young people
who are affiliated with formalised religious groups as well as those who
practice different forms of faith or spirituality. Papers about religion, youth and
place might examine topics including but not limited to:
- Understandings of concepts associated with religion, youth and place
- Intersections of personal social identities (such as class, sexuality, gender
and race) with religion and age
- Personal embodied practices and expressions of faith
- Experiences of the transition to adulthood
- Youth subcultures
- Negotiations of spaces of education
- Migrations and mobilities
- Nationhood, religion and spirituality
- Government policy about religion and youth
- Globalisation and the religious and spiritual practices of young people
Please submit a title and 250 word abstract to Peter Hopkins
([log in to unmask]) by October 16th 2009. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me.
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