Apologies for cross posting.
Final call for papers to fill out the last few papers for the Geographies
of Privilege session.
Call for Papers - RGS-IBG Annual International Conference, 1-3 September
Geographies of Privilege
Co-Sponsored by - Space, Sexualities and Queer Working Group;
- Women and Geography Research Group
There is a vibrant and diverse range of research agendas focussed upon the
often invisible or unspoken power relations which construct positions of
privilege. This diversity of approaches includes, but is not limited to,
examinations of; gendered privilege; heteronormativity; homonormativity;
whiteness and privilege in post-colonial contexts; intersectionality of
privilege; and the experience of 'being' privileged. Geographies of
privilege have the potential to critically engage with the ways in which
power relations provide benefits and resources for some individuals at the
same time as marginalising others and thus have an important and growing
relevance for contemporary society.
This session aims to discuss geographies of privilege recognising the
diverse range of contexts, conceptualisations and methodologies this may
entail. It seeks to encourage dialogue between various agendas and an
appreciation of the intersections between multiple strands of work in this
field. The session invites papers which focus on geographies of
privilege, including but not limited to heteronormativity;
homonormativity; whiteness and privilege in post-colonial contexts;
intersectionality and privilege; and privileged identities; as well as
methodological discussions on how privilege can be studied and
investigated. We welcome a broad range of theoretical and methodological
interventions in this developing field..
Abstracts of approximately 250 words can be submitted to Glen Noble,
University of Brighton ([log in to unmask]). Deadline for
submissions is 10th February 2010. Please include your name, institution,
contact email address and technical requirements (projection, sound etc).
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Glen Noble
PhD Candidate
School of Environment and Technology
University of Brighton
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