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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