07/27/2018

CSCA 2019 Convention - Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Caucus Call for Papers

SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY CAUCUS
Call for Papers and Panels

2019 Central States Communication Association (CSCA)
Annual Convention in Omaha, Nebraska
April 3-7, 2019
Dialogue 

The Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Caucus invites submissions of competitive papers and panel proposals for the 2019 CSCA Conference. The purpose of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Caucus is to promote dialogue and scholarship on engaging issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity in the communication discipline. Thus, in conjunction with the convention theme of Dialogue, we are seeking innovative and critical research that explores how we communicate about issues pertaining to sexual orientation and gender identity in our research and teaching, and ways that dialogue constitutes queer identities, gendered presences, relationships, and other related areas. 

As communication scholars interested in issues pertaining to sexual orientation and gender identity broadly understood, we welcome a diverse range of topics including but not limited to the following topics that emerged in our business meeting: current legislation related to LGBTQ issues and what that contributes to larger conversations; research or discussions surrounding the construction of LGBTQ allies; performances of gender, sex, and sexuality; the creation of more inclusive classroom environments; media portrayals or representations of gender or sexual identity; or navigating sexual identities in the work place. 

With all of this said, if you are interested in being a part of panel focusing on one of the topics above or another topic that you have in mind and are in need of additional individuals, please join our SOGI Caucus Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/CSCASOGI/?fref=ts) and begin asking for help, resources, or just start conversations. As a caucus we especially encourage graduate, and undergraduate students to submit their papers and panel ideas so we can work together to create an awesome conference. 

Please note, awards are given to both top paper and top student paper. In terms of panels, strong preference will be given to those with panelists from multiple institutions. 

Guideline for Submissions: CSCA will have a new online submission system. Details will be available on the CSCA website closer to the submission deadline. 

All technology requests must be made at the time of submission. 

Submissions must be received by October 10, 2018. 

Rebecca Johnson, chair of SOGI caucus
University of Kansas
CSCASOGI@gmail.com