International Conference on Sexuality, Gender, and Cultural Studies (ICSGCS - 26)

This track explores how societal norms and cultural contexts shape perceptions and expressions of sexuality. It invites papers that analyze the interplay between social structures and individual sexual identities.

Focusing on the complexities of gender identity, this track seeks to understand how cultural narratives influence personal experiences of gender. Contributions may include discussions on non-binary identities and the fluidity of gender expression.

This session emphasizes the importance of intersectionality in understanding diverse sexual experiences. Papers should examine how factors such as race, class, and ability intersect with sexuality and influence identity formation.

This track investigates the relationship between eroticism and prevailing cultural norms across different societies. Submissions are encouraged to analyze how erotic practices are both shaped by and challenge these norms.

This session invites critical examinations of queer theory and its applications in contemporary cultural studies. Papers may address the limitations and potential of queer theory in analyzing sexuality and identity.

This track focuses on the political dimensions of sexuality, exploring how activism shapes sexual rights and identities. Contributions should reflect on historical and contemporary movements advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.

This session examines the diverse sexual practices across cultures and their representations in art, literature, and media. Papers should explore how these practices reflect and challenge cultural narratives.

This track investigates the impact of traditional gender roles on sexual behavior and identity formation. Contributions are welcome that analyze how these roles are constructed, maintained, or contested in various cultural contexts.

This session aims to provide a historical overview of LGBTQ+ studies, highlighting key developments and shifts in understanding sexuality. Papers should explore how historical contexts inform contemporary LGBTQ+ identities and issues.

This track examines the influence of media representations on societal perceptions of sexuality and gender. Contributions may analyze the impact of film, television, and digital media on public discourse surrounding sexual identities.

This session invites explorations of how eroticism is depicted in literature and visual arts across cultures and time periods. Papers should consider the cultural implications of these representations and their impact on societal attitudes toward sexuality.