Call for papers

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The Gender & Ecology Papers

We are excited to announce the launch of The Gender & Ecology Papers, a
new online paper series of the National Network on Environments and
Women's Health.

The Gender & Ecology Papers is a student-generated paper series,
designed to facilitate discussions of gendered environmental health and
engage students in applied ecology research. This paper series is
committed to supporting and publishing academic research that
contributes to a greater awareness of the interrelatedness of gender and
ecology. We encourage creative and thought-provoking submissions from
all academic disciplines, including environmental studies, women's
studies, anthropology, chemistry, biology, geography and sociology.

The Gender & Ecology Papers is a refereed paper series that is produced
by the National Network for Environments and Women's Health at York
University. The series will be published 3 times a year during the
winter, summer and fall semesters and each issue will be available to be
downloaded free from our website in PDF format.

Stephanie Peleshok
Administrative Assistant.
National Network on Environments and Women's Health
5021 TEL Building, York University
4700 Keele Street
North York, ON M3J 1P3
tel: 416-736-2100 Ext. 55772
fax: 416-736-5986
steph83@yorku.ca
www.nnewh.org


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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Winter 2009 Issue


Abstract Deadline: January 30th, 2009


Gender, Food and Agriculture

The Gender & Ecology Papers series is seeking submissions for its Winter
2009 issue on Gender, Food and Agriculture, which will feature academic
works that contribute various data, analysis and perspectives on
subjects related to farming and food using a gendered lens. In recent
years, both academic and public concern has grown over issues related to
agricultural practice, food safety and human health. Scholarly research
can contribute significantly to this discourse by highlighting the role
of gender in these relationships, as well as the social, physical,
biological and environmental factors that influence how food and farming
are understood and managed. Possible topics include, but are not
limited to:

· Pesticides and women's health

· Developmental/health effects from agricultural chemical exposure

· Gender and reproduction as they relate to agricultural chemicals

· Food additives and men's health

· Organic food and women's health

· The reproductive health of male farmers using industrial
farming techniques

· Bio-tech/GMO foods and gendered health

Papers on virtually all related topics and themes will be considered,
and submissions are encouraged from both undergraduate and graduate
contributors. Theoretical and applied works are welcome and should be
accessible to a wide range of readership. Paper submissions should be no
more than 2500 words (approximately 10 pages). The Gender & Ecology
Papers will also accept submissions of visual art (video length 5-10
minutes), poetry and photography for online publication. It is through
these multiple forms of expression that we wish to promote creative
thought and discourse surrounding this issue's topic of gender, food and
agriculture.

Deadline: Article abstracts are due by January 30th, 2009. Final
submissions are due by February 28th, 2009.
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Summer 2009 Issue


Abstract Deadline: January 30th, 2009


Gender, Health and Chemical Consumption

The Gender & Ecology Papers series is seeking submissions for its Summer
2009 issue on Gender, Health and Chemical Consumption, which will
feature academic works that examine various aspects of the relationship
between gender, health and chemical consumption through various pathways
and routes of exposure. The growing discourse surrounding food additives
and toxic cosmetic ingredients has raised interesting questions about
chemical consumption and its implications for gendered health. Academic
analysis and discussion can play an important role in contributing to a
greater awareness of the gendered health consequences of chemical
consumption. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

· Women and cosmetic use

· Household products and gendered health

· Chemical consumption through personal care products

· Maternal health and pesticide exposure

· Artificial food colouring and children's health

· Chemical additives in the food choices of teenagers

Papers on virtually all related topics and themes will be considered,
and submissions are encouraged from both undergraduate and graduate
contributors. Theoretical and applied works are welcome and should be
accessible to a wide range of readership. Paper submissions should be no
more than 2500 words (approximately 10 pages). The Gender & Ecology
Papers will also accept submissions of visual art (video length 5-10
minutes), poetry and photography for online publication. It is through
these multiple forms of expression that we wish to promote creative
thought and discourse surrounding this issue's topic of gender, health
and chemical consumption.

Deadline: Article abstracts are due by January 30th, 2009. Final
submissions are due by February 28th, 2009.