[NextGenderation] CFP: Rise and Resist
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> >Call for Papers
> >Deadline: 6/31/05
> >
> >What it is: This is a call for papers for an
> anthology entitled, Rise
> >and Resist: Young Queer Women Do Activism
> >
> >What I am looking for: personal essays written by
> lesbian, bisexual,
> >and transgender women (in their late teens to early
> thirties) on their
> >participation in queer activism(s).
> >
> >I want to create a snapshot of what young queer
> women are doing to
> >resist the current oppressive political climate
> that engulfs our lives.
> > This is an outlet for illustration of our legacy
> of creative queer
> >women?s resistance and an offering of hope for
> future endeavors in
> >queer activist struggles. Possible topics may
> include, but are
> >certainly not limited to:
> > How one became involved in queer
> activism/learning how to become an
> >activist
> > Everyday activism(s)
> > Historical presence of activism
> > What we?ve learned from lesbian separatism/the
> current place of
> >lesbian separatism
> > Queering the queer: bi and trans activisms
> > Coalition-building politics
> > Gender activism as queer activism
> > Experiences in activist organizations/circles
> > Activist families (chosen or biological)
> > Support networks in queer activism
> > The importance of street activism(s), radical
> activism(s), etc.
> > Queer activism in this particular political
> climate
> >
> >Submissions must be received by June 31, 2005
> >
> >Send one hardcopy of your submission to: Maura
> Ryan, Department of
> >Sociology, University of Florida, Turlington 3219,
> P.O. Box 117330,
> >Gainesville, FL 32611
> >
> >e-mail queries to: mryan@???
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