New England Sociological Association

 

CALL FOR PAPERS
INTERSECTIONS: 
RACE, CLASS, AND GENDER
 

THE NEW ENGLAND SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (NESA)
INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE FALL 2006 CONFERENCE
AT KEENE STATE COLLEGE, KEENE, NH
 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2006
Science Center,  9:00 am – 5:00 pm
 

Race, class, and gender have been at the heart of sociological theory and research for decades, yet we have much to learn from recent scholarship exploring the intersections of social inequalities.  How do dimensions of social difference shape lives?  How are oppressions socially constructed? What are the causes and consequences of social stratification?
 

For this conference we welcome proposals to enhance our collective understanding of the social categories of race, class and gender and how they operate simultaneously.  We invite scholars, community practitioners, and students representing the social sciences and interdisciplinary studies to participate.  The conference format will provide opportunities to discuss theory and research, creating space for learning and for future fruitful, collaborative work.
 

Proposals for papers, workshops, panels, roundtable discussions, and poster presentations may include local, national, comparative, or global perspectives.  Suggested areas include:  Ageism, Disabilities, Diversity, Education, Environmental Racism, Families, Feminism, Health, Immigration, Language, Law and Policy, Poverty, Institutional Discrimination, Identity, Beliefs and Attitudes, Sexuality, Social Change, Work and Occupations.
To submit proposals and abstracts:
 

Deadline October 4, 2006
 

Proposals for workshops, posters, and roundtable discussions should include a title and a 150-200 word description.  Proposals for paper and panel presentations must include a title and abstract (approx. 200 words).  Include identifying information for author(s), contact telephone number, complete mailing address, and email address.  Specify any technology needed for your presentation
 

Submissions may be emailed directly to the conference organizer, Margaret Walsh, at mwalsh@keene.edu.  Please write NESA in the subject line.
 
Further details about conference registration and electronic submission forms will soon be posted on the NESA website: http://web.bryant.edu/~nesa
 
Margaret Walsh
Associate Professor of Sociology
Coordinator of Women’s Studies
Keene State College
229 Main Street
Keene, NH 03435-3400
tel: 603-358-2905
email: mwalsh@keene.edu
 

Driving directions:
 

Keene State College is two hours northwest of Boston, MA: http://www.keene.edu/aboutksc/directions.cfm
 

Accommodations:
 

For a selection of local inns and hotels, click here:
http://www.keene.edu/aboutksc/lodging.cfm