Call for Proposals

Masculinities and Men’s Studies

(formerly known as Men and Men’s Studies)

National Popular/American Culture Association (PCA/ACA) Conference

 April 16-19, 2025

New Orleans, LA

Proposals on any aspect of masculinities and/or men’s studies are welcome; however, the following topics are of particular interest:

• Masculinities in popular movies or television shows
• Masculinities and/or Men’s Studies in Marvel movies
• Masculinities in politics
• Masculinities in graphic novels and comics
• Masculinities in popular culture, especially TV, film, music videos, video games, or the Internet
• Teaching about masculinities and/or men’s studies
• Men’s studies versus feminisms/women’s studies
• The study of masculinities in literary and/or cultural studies
• Men’s studies and sexualities
• Gender Roles and masculinities
• Trans athletes and sports
• Media representations of men and masculinities
• Masculinities and communication/relationships
• Female masculinities
• Contextual analyses of male/masculine experiences
• Evolving masculinities in contemporary societies
• Masculinities around the world

Presentations with a visual element (PowerPoint, video clips, or handout) or interactive feature (survey, audience question, etc.) are encouraged!

Please contact me with any questions:

Dr. Merry G. Perry

Area Chair of Masculinities and Men’s Studies

Dept. of English, Main 511

West Chester University

West Chester, PA 19382

mperry@wcupa.edu