[Discussion] Masculinity Studies

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Call for Abstracts for Papers/Presentations
for the ACA Masculinities Area of the
2004 National PCA/ACA Conference
to be held April 7-10 in San Antonio

Abstracts on any aspect of Masculinity or Masculinity Studies are welcome
The deadline for abstracts (100-200 words) is 11/15/03

Abstract Submission Information:
Please send the following information to Dr. Merry G. Perry (mperry@wcupa.edu <mailto:mperry@wcupa.edu> ) by 11/15/03.
1. Paper/Presentation Title and an Abstract (100-200 words).
2. Brief vita or a one-paragraph biography (to be used for introductions).
3. Complete personal information: name, department, school affiliation, mailing address (school and home), and email address.
4. AV Request (TV/VCR or Slide Projector/Screen).

SUGGESTED MASCULINITY TOPICS
Masculinity in film, television, advertising, magazines, literature, music, video games, etc.
Masculinity in recent films
Masculinity in literary studies or cultural studies
Masculinity & the socialization of children (especially males)
The future of masculinity &/or masculinity studies
Teaching about masculinity in the college &/or high school classroom
Masculinity & individual (or group) identity formation
Masculinity & homophobia/heteronormativity
Masculinity in rhetoric & composition studies
Cross-cultural comparisons of masculinity
Masculinity before, during, & /or after 9/11
Masculinity & sexuality
Masculinity & queer theory
Masculinity &/in the Middle East
Masculinity & terrorism
Recent books in masculinity studies
Masculinity & Superheroes
Masculinity & the nature/nurture debate
Masculinity & ideology
Masculinity & rhetoric/language
Hypermasculinity
Redefining masculinity
Masculinity & femininity
Masculinity & performance
Nontraditional masculinities
Masculinity & violence
Masculinity & crime
Masculinity & the Internet
Masculinity & consumerism
Masculinity & misandry
Masculine females/women
Masculinity & dance
Masculinity & females/women
Masculinity & biology
Masculinity & psychology
Masculinity & sociology
Masculinity & feminism