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Call for Papers NOMAS:
The National Organization for Men Against Sexism


25th Conference on Men and Masculinity (M&M25)
Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO August 10-13, 2000


25 Years of Changing Men: History, Progress & Opportunities

NOMAS, The National Organization for Men Against Sexism is now inviting and accepting workshop, panel, and presentation proposals for its The 25th Conference on Men and Masculinity (M&M25), Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO, Thursday, August 10- Sunday, August 13, 2000.

NOMAS is interested in proposals that evaluate current advances in the field of men's studies and examine diverse aspects in gender identity, gender roles, masculinity, and the experiences of men's lives, to identify ways in which the lives of men and women might be enhanced. Presentations on a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, men and feminism, racism, homophobia, fathering, men and spirituality, prostitution and pornography, men and violence, sexual and domestic assault, men in the arts and history, constructs of gay masculinity, men in prison, multiculturalism and diversity, and more.  Issues of men's health will also be addressed including substance abuse, depression and suicide, HIV/AIDS, cancer and other chronic diseases.  We will create a strong track of programming focused on celebration, wellness, and joy, incorporating group exercises, movement, dance, and song.  We will continue to place an emphasis on improving communication between men and women, and among men of different sex ual orientations, cultures, generations, races, and abilities.  We encourage programs and presentations that focus on issues of male identity formation and men in middle and old age,

Undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are encouraged to submit proposals and participate in the meeting.  We encourage creativity, audience participation, and multi-media presentations.  Consider formats such as organized debates, roundtable discussions, experiential workshops, art and writing projects, skits or plays, and fishbowl discussions.  We ask that everyone who leads a (90 minute) session allow ample time for participant discussion/reaction.

To propose offering a workshop, please send us the following information on a separate sheet of paper (one sheet for each workshop proposal).  If accepted, this information will appear in the program booklet. 1) Brief title of presentation 2) Name(s) of presenter(s) as they will be printed in the conference program 3) Up to a 25-word bio of yourself. 4) Up to a 70-word description of the presentation.  Please warn of any expected activities that could potentially be of concern to any participant.  5) Special considerations for locating/scheduling your workshop and equipment needed.
 

 


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