Details of the Organization

The conference is organised by the Centre for Women and Gender Studies, under the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Techno India University, West Bengal. The Centre focuses on interdisciplinary research and academic dialogue on gender as a social, cultural, political, and legal construct in contemporary society.

Details of the Blog/Paper

The conference invites original research contributions that critically examine gender through interdisciplinary perspectives. The forum aims to encourage context-sensitive academic dialogue engaging with gender in relation to caste, class, sexuality, disability, media, technology, governance, and law. Selected papers will be presented during the conference and all participants will receive e-certificates.

Topic of paper/Blog

Intersecting Identities: Rethinking Gender Status in Contemporary Society

Sub-theme

• Intersectionality and social inequalities
• Masculinities, femininities, and power
• Media, culture, and technology
• Body, identity, and autonomy
• Queer, trans, and non-binary lives
• Gender, institutions, and governance

Eligibility

• Academics
• Researchers
• Legal practitioners
• Policymakers
• Activists
• Undergraduate students
• Doctoral students

Types of Submission and Word Limit

• Review Articles
• Research Articles
• Short Commentaries
• Abstract Limit: 300 words

Submission Guidelines

• Abstracts must not exceed 300 words.
• Submissions must maintain plagiarism below 10%.
• Presentation time: 5 minutes presentation + 2 minutes Q&A.
• Submission to be made through the Google Form provided.
• Detailed guidelines, committee information, and schedule will be shared through the official brochure.

Registration Fees (if any)

• Students: ₹500/-
• Ph.D. Scholars: ₹800/-
• Academicians / Professionals: ₹1,000/-

Dates to Remember

• 6–7 March 2026 – Conference dates

How to Register?

• Submit the abstract via Google Form:
• https://forms.gle/n4skpgQMPQiAUsKS6
• Mode of participation: Hybrid (Online & Offline)
• Offline participation is mandatory for residents of Kolkata, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, and Howrah.