[Bilimsel Haber] Sex, Power and Slavery: The Dynamics of Carnal Relations under Enslavement

[Sule Tarakcioglu]

*modification of conference call:

Sex, Power and Slavery: The Dynamics of Carnal Relations under Enslavement*

	

	

	

	

"International Conference

Sex, Power and Slavery: The Dynamics of Carnal Relations under Enslavement

McGill University, Montreal, 19-21 April 2007

CALL FOR PAPERS

An interdisciplinary conference on Sex, Power and Slavery: The Dynamics
of Carnal Relations under Enslavement will take place on the campus of
McGill University, Montreal, Canada, from Thursday, 19th April to
Saturday, 21st April 2007. The conference will cover all geographical
areas and time periods.

*Deadline for submission of abstracts is 1st August 2006*.

The review process will be completed by 1st October 2006. Papers
selected for the conference must be submitted no later than 1st February
2007.

A wide range of subjects will be given consideration. Prospective
participants are asked to consider the following themes:

# sexual relations within the enslaved community
# sexual relations between the enslaved and non-slaves
# sexual relations within maroon communities
# the sex slave traffic
# structures of sexual enslavement
# the harem
# concubines
# eunuchs
# homosexuality and enslavement
# enslaved children and sex
# rape
# affective relationships within the enslaved community; between the
enslaved and non-slaves
# sex and the enslaved household
# enslavement, sex and the slave-owning household
# enslavement, sex and disease
# enslavement, sex and taboos
# sex and enslavement as reflected in traditions, myths and literature
# sex as slave agency

The conference will follow the Avignon model. Papers will be grouped
according to theme, and a summary presented by a discussant during
sessions devoted to each theme. Individual authors will NOT present
papers; rather, all papers will be posted on the website after 1st
February 2007.

Each session will involve a presentation by the discussant, followed by
general discussion. Therefore, it is essential that all conference-goers
be familiar with all of the papers under consideration. In the interests
of fostering debate, the number of conference participants will be limited.

As it is our intention to publish selected papers, participants must
submit only original unpublished material, and grant conference
convenors exclusive publication rights to their paper for a period of
one year following the conference.

The registration fee is $150 US ($60 US for students), payable by 1st
March 2007.

The late registration fee (after 1st March 2007) is $200 US ($80 US for
students).

All those interested in participating should complete the application
(see below) and return by email attachment to:
gwyn.campbell at mcgill.ca

by post to:
Gwyn Campbell
Canada Research Chair in Indian Ocean World History
Department of History
McGill University
855 Sherbrooke St.W.
Montreal, P.Q.
Canada H3A 2T7

or consult the following web site: see the following website:
http://www.mcgill.ca/cdas/events/

Conference sponsors:
McGill University, the Centre for Developing-Area Studies (CDAS), the
Indian Ocean World Centre (IOWC), and the Department of History, McGill
University."

	Gwyn Campbell
Canada Research Chair in Indian Ocean World History
Department of History
McGill University
855 Sherbrooke St. W.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 2T7

tel: (514) 398-6204
fax: (514) 398-8365
Email: gwyn.campbell at mcgill.ca / gwynrcampbell at aol.com
<mailto:gwyn.campbell at mcgill.ca%20/%20gwynrcampbell at aol.com>

Visit the website at http://www.mcgill.ca/cdas/events/