Unpacking Masculinities in Times of Turmoil: Call for Abstracts

Unpacking Masculinities in Times of Turmoil

7th International Conference on Research on Men and Masculinity Studies

University of Akureyri, Iceland | 14–16 June 2027

We invite scholars, policymakers, practitioners, educators, activists and artists to submit abstracts for the 7th International Conference on Research on Men and Masculinity Studies.

We welcome individual papers, panel proposals, roundtables and other formats that critically explore masculinities, gendered power relations and social change.

Abstract submission deadline: 15 December 2026
Notification of acceptance: By 20 January 2027

Please complete the form below to submit your proposal. All submissions must be in English.

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Individual paper and other formats: 250 words
Panel and roundtable proposals: 2.500 words

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