Generational Studies
The Generational Studies area of the Popular Culture Association welcomes proposals for papers on any and every topic related to America’s generations including: Baby Boomers, Generation Jones, Generation X, Xennials, Millennials (Gen Y), and iGen (Gen Z). If your paper is accepted, you will be presenting at the 2026 Popular Culture Association national conference, held at the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, April 8-1.
We invite submissions from individuals and organized panels (3 or 4 persons), focusing on topics related to:
- Generational cultural production/consumption: literature, film, music, etc.
- Generational identities and realities (then and now).
We are especially interested in presentations that connect (or disconnect) multi- generational pop culture experiences.
Sessions are scheduled in 1½ hour slots, typically with four papers or speakers that do not exceed 15 minutes each. We can also accept proposals for special panels and for sessions organized around a journalism/media-related theme.
Your proposal should include the title of your presentation, a 100-word abstract, and your name, college or other affiliation, and contact information.
Submissions will only be accepted through the PCA website: http://www.pcaaca.org
Individuals must be current, paid members to submit to the conference.
Should you or any of your colleagues have any questions, please contact the Area Chair:
Dr. Jim Von Schilling
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem PA 18020
(908) 240-6831