Call for Papers

In the postmillennial era, South Asian graphic narratives have emerged as powerful mediums for exploring traditional notions of gender and sexuality. This panel examines the ways in which these contemporary visual storytelling forms address and subvert the cultural constructs surrounding gender and sexual identities in South Asia.

Panel description:

Panel 69 - 

The objective of this panel is to look at how gender and sexuality are portrayed in postmillennial South Asian graphic novels and comics. With a focus on works created in the past 20 years, it will investigate how modern South Asian graphic storytellers subvert and reimagine sexual identities and conventional gender conventions in the sociocultural setting of the area. Through an analysis of significant texts from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India, this study demonstrates the creative ways in which writers and artists use the visual arts to address problems like gender inequality, LGBTQ+ rights, and identity intersections. The stories examined contribute to a larger conversation on social justice and human rights in South Asia by giving marginalised voices a forum and offering critical criticism on cultural norms. This study underscores the significance of graphic narratives as a powerful tool for advocacy and change, reflecting the dynamic and diverse perspectives of postmillennial South Asian societies.

Deadline for Submission: January 30, 2025

Convenors: Priyanka Tripathi (IIT Patna) & Partha Bhattacharjee (SRM University AP)

Link: https://ecsas2025.com/panel/69-gender-sexuality-in-postmillennial-south-...

Paper Submission Details:
• Paper must be submitted in English
• Paper title should not exceed 150 characters (incl. spaces)
• Abstract should not exceed 1500 characters (incl. spaces)
• The content should be original and not presented previously
• All paper submitters, including co-presenters, must be members of the EASAS by the time the submission.
Information on membership costs and registration:
https://ecsas2025.com/