Call for Papers
Endometriosis (R)Evolution: Making the Invisible Visible
University of Graz, Austria
May 23, 2024 - May 24, 2024
Endometriosis (R)Evolution: Making the Invisible Visible aims to gather scholars from different fields who are able to offer a contemporary view on the medical, social, and cultural realities of endometriosis. This conference aims to highlight work which deals with the deconstruction of medical gender-bias and cultural taboos which directly affect the treatment, care, and life experiences of those affected by endometriosis.
Relevant topics include, but are not limited to:
- The effect of gender-bias in medicine on treatment received by endometriosis patients
- Endometriosis and quality of life
- Endometriosis activism
- Endometriosis representation in the media, popular culture, and the arts
- Menstruation, taboo, and hysteria
- Endometriosis and the LGBTQ+ community
- Endometriosis and menopause
- Endometriosis in a historical framework
Exhibition and keynote by Rachael JABLO
How to apply: Please send an abstract no longer than 200 words as well as a short biography written in third person (150 words max) as an attached Word document to the following email address: cirac@uni-graz.at
Submission deadline: February 1, 2024
Notification of acceptance: February 29, 2024
We are accepting proposals for panels (maximum three papers per panel). We are also accepting proposals for interactive workshops (creative writing, arts and activism are welcomed topics).
Conference details: Organizing institution: Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Aging and Care - CIRAC University of Graz, Austria
Duration of conference: May 23, 2024 - May 24, 2024
Location of conference: University of Graz, Austria Forum Stadtpark
Program outline:
May 23, 2024 - Keynote lecture and art exhibition from Rachael Jablo
May 24, 2024 - Full day conference: paper presentations, an interactive workshop, coffee breaks, catered lunch
Conference fee: There is no conference fee