13th International Conference on Gender and Women’s Studies 2026, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia

Topics

The conference invites participation from members of the academia to submit unpublished theoretical, empirical and scientific papers focusing on the following sub topics.

Gender and Women’s Studies Topics  - 13th International Conference on Gender and Women’s Studies 2026, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Gender and Women’s Studies Topics  - 13th International Conference on Gender and Women’s Studies 2026, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Gender and Women’s Studies Topics  - 13th International Conference on Gender and Women’s Studies 2026, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Gender and Women’s Studies Topics  - 13th International Conference on Gender and Women’s Studies 2026, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia

GENDER STUDIES

  • Gender Theory & Social Construction
  • Masculinity Studies & Hegemonic Masculinity
  • Gender, Power & Institutions
  • Gender, Sexuality & Identity Formation
  • Gender in Media, Culture & Representation
  • Gender, Technology & Digital Cultures
  • Gender and Education Systems
  • Gender, Migration & Diaspora
  • Gender, Religion & Spirituality
  • Gender and the Body (Biopolitics)
  • Gender, Crime & Criminal Justice
  • Gender and Political Participation
  • Gender, Sports & Physical Culture
  • Gender, Language & Discourse
  • Non-Binary & Trans Studies in Social Contexts

WOMEN'S STUDIES

  • Women’s Health & Reproductive Rights
  • Women, Work & Economic Participation
  • Women in Social Movements & Global Activism
  • Historical Perspectives on Women’s Lives
  • Women, Law & Human Rights Protections
  • Women in Literature, Art & Film
  • Women’s Leadership & Political Empowerment
  • Women and Migration / Refugee Experiences
  • Women’s Roles caracteres in Indigenous Communities
  • Women, Poverty & Social Protection
  • Women in STEM & Technological Fields
  • Women’s Mental Health & Well being
  • Women and Environmental Sustainability
  • Women in Conflict Zones & Peace building
  • Women’s Cultural Heritage & Oral Histories

FEMINIST STUDIES

  • Foundations of Feminist Theory
  • Intersectional Feminism
  • Postcolonial & Decolonial Feminist Thought
  • Feminist Epistemology & Research Methodologies
  • Eco feminism & Environmental Justice
  • Feminist Literary Criticism & Cultural Analysis
  • Feminist Political Theory
  • Feminist Science & Technology Studies
  • Feminist Philosophy & Critical Theory
  • Feminist Pedagogy & Education Practices
  • Feminist Economics & Care Work Theory
  • Feminist Approaches to Peace & Conflict Studies
  • Body Politics & Feminist Art Practices
  • Global Feminist Movements & Solidarities
  • Feminist Critiques of Capitalism & Neo-liberalism

QUEER STUDIES

  • Foundations Queer Theory & Post-structuralism
  • Critiques of Heteronormativity & Compulsory Sexuality
  • Queer Temporality & Alternative Histories
  • Queer Phenomenology & Embodied Experiences
  • Queer of Color Critique & Radical Racial Formations
  • Queer Aesthetics, Art & Visual Cultures
  • Queer Literary Theory & Narrative Disruption
  • Queer Archival Studies & Epistemologies of the Closet
  • Anti-Normativity & Radical Politics in Queer Thought
  • Queer Affect Theory & Emotional Politics
  • Queer Space, Geography & Spatial Politics
  • Queer Performance Studies & Drag Cultures
  • Queer Utopias, Futurity & Imagination
  • Biopolitics, Sexual Citizenship & Queer Bodies
  • Queer Critiques of Capitalism, Neoliberalism & Power

MEN'S STUDIES

  • Masculinity and Gender Identity
  • Men and Mental Health
  • Men’s Physical Health & Well being
  • Fatherhood, Parenting & Family Roles
  • Men in Education & Learning environments</ Wilson
  • Men and Work: Labor, Careers & Economic Roles
  • Men, Violence & Aggression Studies
  • Men and sexuality
  • Men in Media, Culture & Representation
  • Men, Migration & Diaspora Experiences
  • Men and Religion / Spirituality
  • Men in Politics & Civic Engagement
  • Men, Aging & Life Course Studies
  • Men and Sports / Physical Culture
  • Men’s Rights, Social Movements & Advocacy

LGBTQ+ STUDIES

  • LGBTQ+ Rights & Legal Frameworks
  • Health Disparities & Access in LGBTQ+ Communities
  • LGBTQ+ Youth, Schools & Safe Spaces
  • Transgender & Non-Binary Experiences
  • LGBTQ+ Families, Parenting & Kinship Structures
  • Elder LGBTQ+ Populations & Aging
  • Mental Health & Resilience in LGBTQ+ Communities
  • LGBTQ+ Migration, Refugees & Global Mobility
  • Community Organizing & Activism in LGBTQ+ Movements
  • Representation in Media, Pop Culture & Social Media
  • Intersectionality in LGBTQ+ Experiences
  • Faith, Religion & LGBTQ+ Inclusion
  • LGBTQ+ Employment, Workplace Inclusion & Economic Inequality
  • Violence, Safety & Legal Protections for LGBTQ+ Individuals
  • Digital Cultures, Online Communities & Cyber-activism