[Discussion] MOTHERING AND FEMINISM

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Call for Papers

The Association for Research on Mothering (ARM) invites submission of
abstracts for our 8th annual conference on

MOTHERING AND FEMINISM

October 22-24, 2004
York University, Toronto, Canada

This conference will explore, from a variety of perspectives and
disciplines, the intersections between mothering, motherhood and
feminism. It will also examine developments in the field of maternal
feminist scholarship, the experiences and perspectives of feminist
mothers, and representations of mothering and feminism. We welcome
submissions from students, activists, scholars, artists and others who
work or research in this area. Cross-cultural, historical and
comparative work is encouraged. We encourage a variety of types of
submissions including academic papers, workshops, creative submissions,
performances, storytelling, visual arts and other alternative formats.

Confirmed keynote speakers include:

* Christina Bobel, author of The Paradox of Natural Mothering
* Andrea Buchanan, author of Mother Shock: Loving Every (Other)
Minute of It
* Patrice Diquinzio, author of The Impossibility of Motherhood
* Ariel Gore, author of Breeder and The Mother Trip
* Sharon Hays, author of The Cultural Contradictions of Motherhood
* Susan Maushart, author of The Mask of Motherhood
* Andrea O=92Reilly, editor of Mothers and Daughters and Mothers and
Sons, author of Toni Morrison and Motherhood

If you are interested in being considered as a presenter, please send a
250 word abstract and a 50 word bio by March 1, 2004 to:

Association for Research on Mothering
726 Atkinson College, York University, 4700 Keele Street
Toronto, ON, Canada M3J 1P3
Call us at (416) 736-2100 x 60366, or email us at arm@yorku.ca

One must be a member of ARM to submit an abstract.