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A speaker presenting to a seated audience at the International Conference on Gender and Society

26–28 February 2027 · Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Call for Papers

Academics, researchers, and scholars are invited to submit original contributions that advance our understanding of gender and society, bridge disciplines, and provide fresh insights.

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The International Conference on Gender and Society will be held on 26–28 February 2027 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and invites academics, researchers, and scholars to submit original contributions. This call for papers welcomes proposals that advance our understanding of gender and social studies, bridge disciplines, and provide fresh insights.

Conference Themes and Topics

Our programme committee encourages submissions related (but not limited) to the following topics in gender and society. Submissions are organised across 14 tracks · 320+ topics. Select a track to view its topics.

  • Gender and social transformation
  • Gender and social institutions
  • Sociology of gender
  • Gender roles in contemporary society
  • Gender norms and cultural expectations
  • Gender stereotypes and social behavior
  • Gender, identity, and belonging
  • Gender and social movements
  • Gender equality and social justice
  • Changing gender roles across generations
  • Gender and everyday life
  • Gender and community development
  • Gender, tradition, and modernity
  • Gender and social inclusion
  • Gender and social exclusion
  • Gender and public life
  • Gender and civic participation
  • Gender and social responsibility
  • Gender and globalization
  • Gender and sustainable development

  • Gender inequalities
  • Gender equality policies
  • Gender discrimination
  • Sexism and gender-based discrimination
  • Gender and human rights
  • Gender and access to justice
  • Equal opportunities and gender equity
  • Gender and social class
  • Gender, race, and ethnicity
  • Intersectionality and inequality
  • Gender and poverty
  • Gender and economic justice
  • Gender and political justice
  • Gender and institutional discrimination
  • Gender and structural inequality
  • Gender and marginalization
  • Gender and minority groups
  • Gender justice in global contexts
  • Gender-based exclusion
  • Comparative studies of gender equality

  • Feminist theory and practice
  • Contemporary feminism
  • Liberal, radical, socialist, and postcolonial feminism
  • First, second, third, and fourth wave feminism
  • Feminism and social change
  • Feminism and liberalism
  • Feminism and politics
  • Feminism and race
  • Feminism and class
  • Psychoanalysis and feminism
  • Queer theory and gender studies
  • Masculinity studies
  • Critical gender theory
  • Gender performativity
  • Contemporary theories of gender and sexuality
  • Gender identity development
  • Sex and gender debates
  • Nature versus nurture in gender studies
  • Gender and ideology
  • Gender and power relations

  • LGBTQ+ studies
  • Sexual orientation and society
  • Gender identity and social recognition
  • Queer theory and society
  • LGBTQ+ rights and social justice
  • LGBTQ+ inclusion in education
  • LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace
  • LGBTQ+ health and well-being
  • LGBTQ+ youth and identity development
  • LGBTQ+ families and parenting
  • Same-sex marriage and family law
  • LGBTQ+ representation in media and culture
  • LGBTQ+ activism and social movements
  • LGBTQ+ communities and public life
  • Gender transitioning and social support
  • Transgender studies
  • Non-binary identities and society
  • Sexuality studies
  • Sexual behavior and social norms
  • Sexual rights and human rights
  • Sexual citizenship
  • LGBTQ+ migration and asylum
  • LGBTQ+ experiences in different cultural contexts
  • Religion, sexuality, and LGBTQ+ identities
  • Online LGBTQ+ communities
  • Discrimination against LGBTQ+ people
  • Homophobia, transphobia, and social exclusion
  • Legal protection of LGBTQ+ communities
  • LGBTQ+ safety and public policy
  • Intersectionality in LGBTQ+ studies

  • Gender and education
  • Gender equality in education
  • Gender gaps in education
  • Gender and school culture
  • Gender and higher education
  • Gender and curriculum design
  • Gender and classroom interaction
  • Gender and teacher education
  • Gender stereotypes in textbooks
  • Gender-sensitive pedagogy
  • Girls' education
  • Boys and education
  • Women in higher education
  • Gender and academic leadership
  • Gender and STEM education
  • Gender and science
  • Gender and digital learning
  • Gender and lifelong learning
  • Gender, literacy, and access to education
  • Gender and educational policy
  • LGBTQ+ inclusive education
  • Gender diversity in schools and universities

  • Gender and the workplace
  • Gender discrimination in employment
  • Gender pay gap
  • Women in leadership
  • Gender and entrepreneurship
  • Gender and career development
  • Gender and organizational culture
  • Gender and human resource management
  • Gender and work-life balance
  • Gender and unpaid care work
  • Gender and labor markets
  • Gender and economic participation
  • Gender and professional identity
  • Gender and corporate leadership
  • Glass ceiling and glass cliff
  • Gender and remote work
  • Gender and workplace harassment
  • Gender and employment law
  • Gender and informal economies
  • Gender-responsive economic policy
  • LGBTQ+ inclusion in organizations
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace

  • Gender and political participation
  • Women in politics
  • Gender and governance
  • Gender and democracy
  • Gender and public policy
  • Gender mainstreaming
  • Gender-responsive policymaking
  • Gender and international relations
  • Gender and diplomacy
  • Gender and peacebuilding
  • Gender and conflict resolution
  • Gender and legal systems
  • Gender discrimination laws
  • Gender and constitutional rights
  • Gender and access to justice
  • Gender and criminal justice
  • Gender and citizenship
  • Gender and public administration
  • Gender and policy reform
  • Gender and international human rights law
  • LGBTQ+ rights and legislation
  • Gender identity laws and public policy
  • Same-sex marriage law
  • Anti-discrimination law and gender equality

  • Gender and family structures
  • Gender and parenting
  • Gender and marriage
  • Marriage strategies and gender
  • Gender and divorce
  • Gender and care responsibilities
  • Gender and household labor
  • Gender and intergenerational relations
  • Gender and romantic relationships
  • Intergender relations
  • Gender and friendship
  • Gender and sexuality in everyday life
  • Gender and childfree movements
  • Gender and reproductive choices
  • Pregnancy, abortion, and gender
  • Gender and fertility decisions
  • Gender and domestic life
  • Gender and emotional labor
  • Gender and aging
  • Gender and life course studies
  • LGBTQ+ families
  • Same-sex parenting
  • Gender identity in family life
  • Changing family models and gender roles

  • Gender representations
  • Gender roles in media
  • Gender in advertising
  • Women and film
  • Gender and cinema
  • Gender and television
  • Gender and digital media
  • Gender and social media
  • Gender and popular culture
  • Gender and literature
  • Gender and ideology in literature
  • Gender and visual culture
  • Gender and language
  • Gender and communication
  • Gender and body image
  • Beauty standards and gender
  • Gender and celebrity culture
  • Gender stereotypes in media
  • Gender and cultural narratives
  • Gender and creative industries
  • LGBTQ+ representation in media
  • Queer cinema and visual culture
  • Gender diversity in literature and arts
  • Media stereotypes of gender and sexuality

  • Gender and physical health
  • Gender and mental health
  • Gender and psychological well-being
  • Psychology of gender
  • Gender and body image
  • Gender and reproductive health
  • Gender and sexual health
  • Gender and healthcare access
  • Gender-sensitive healthcare
  • Gender and public health policy
  • Gender and disability
  • Gender and trauma
  • Gender and aging health
  • Gender and addiction
  • Gender and eating disorders
  • Gender and emotional well-being
  • Gender and health inequalities
  • Gender and medical research
  • Gender and patient experience
  • Gender and health communication
  • LGBTQ+ health and healthcare access
  • Transgender healthcare
  • Gender-affirming care and social support
  • Sexual health education
  • Mental health among LGBTQ+ communities

  • Violence against women
  • Gender-based violence
  • Domestic violence
  • Sexual harassment
  • Workplace harassment
  • Gender and safety in public spaces
  • Gender and human trafficking
  • Gender and exploitation
  • Gender and prostitution
  • Gender and pornography
  • Online harassment and gender
  • Gender and cyberviolence
  • Gender and legal protection
  • Gender and victim support systems
  • Gender and prevention policies
  • Gender and conflict-related violence
  • Gender and refugees' safety
  • Gender and institutional responses to violence
  • Gender and trauma recovery
  • Gender and community protection
  • Violence against LGBTQ+ communities
  • Hate crimes and gender identity
  • Online abuse against women and LGBTQ+ people
  • Public safety and gender diversity

  • Gender and migration
  • Migrant women and girls
  • Refugee women and girls
  • Gender and displacement
  • Gender and diaspora communities
  • Gender and globalization
  • Gender and development
  • Gender and international aid
  • Gender and humanitarian response
  • Gender and poverty reduction
  • Gender and rural development
  • Gender and urban development
  • Gender and transnational families
  • Gender and labor migration
  • Gender and cultural adaptation
  • Gender and integration policies
  • Gender and global inequality
  • Gender and climate migration
  • Gender and sustainable development goals
  • Gender and international cooperation
  • LGBTQ+ migration and asylum
  • Gender, sexuality, and borders
  • Refugee protection and gender identity
  • Gender and cultural integration

  • Gender and digital society
  • Gender and artificial intelligence
  • Gender bias in AI systems
  • Gender and algorithms
  • Gender and data ethics
  • Gender and online platforms
  • Gender and digital inclusion
  • Gender and digital literacy
  • Women in technology
  • Gender and STEM careers
  • Gender and cybersecurity
  • Gender and online identity
  • Gender and virtual communities
  • Gender and social media activism
  • Gender and digital harassment
  • Gender and technology access
  • Gender and automation
  • Gender and future of work
  • Gender and digital education
  • Gender and emerging technologies
  • LGBTQ+ communities in digital spaces
  • Algorithmic bias and gender identity
  • Online activism and gender justice
  • Digital safety for women and LGBTQ+ users

  • Gender and religion
  • Religion and gender roles
  • Gender and religious institutions
  • Women in religious communities
  • Gender and faith-based identity
  • Religion, sexuality, and society
  • Religion and LGBTQ+ inclusion
  • Gender and cultural values
  • Gender and moral debates
  • Gender and ethical questions
  • Gender, tradition, and social change
  • Gender and cultural identity
  • Gender and minority cultures
  • Gender and intercultural dialogue
  • Gender and secularism
  • Gender and social norms
  • Gender and family values
  • Gender and cultural conflict
  • Gender and symbolic power
  • Gender and belief systems
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Commitment to Quality and Fairness

Every paper submitted to the conference is reviewed by at least two independent experts who do not know the author's identity. This process, known as double-blind peer review, helps ensure fairness and objectivity.

The review committee evaluates each submission based on its originality, the quality of its methods, its contribution to academic knowledge, and how well it fits the conference theme. We follow clear policies on plagiarism and originality to make sure only high-quality work is accepted.

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Important Dates

Mark these deadlines to make the most of your participation in the GSCONFERENCE 2027 programme.

All Important Dates

  1. 5 February 2027

    Abstract Submission Deadline

  2. Up to 3 weeks after the conference

    Full Paper Submission Deadline

  3. Within 7–14 business days after submission

    Notification of Acceptance

  4. 17 August 2026

    Early Bird Registration Deadline

  5. 16 November 2026

    Early Registration Deadline

  6. 16 February 2027

    Late Registration Deadline

  7. 26–28 February 2027

    Conference Dates

Presentation Modes

Accepted abstracts may be presented in one of three formats:

Oral Presentations

Deliver an oral presentation to an international audience of experts and share your research, gaining valuable insights and feedback.

Poster Sessions

Showcase your findings through a poster presentation, allowing for in-depth discussions and direct engagement with attendees.

Virtual Presentation

Can't make it to Rotterdam? Present your research online and connect with global participants from anywhere in the world.

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Not Presenting? No Problem.

Join the sessions, learn from current research, and build new academic connections — no paper required. Attend onsite in Rotterdam or virtually from anywhere.

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