Panel Title “Gender Archive: Beyond the Evidence”

The ease with which people can scan a database, or source can impact the research process. At times, users of digitally archived sources may overlook authentic artifacts unavailable electronically. Although not done deliberately, this practice can weaken the validity of historical research.

—Naif Albishri “The Future of History: How Digital Archives Provides Another Path for Research” The State Press, 2024.

Archives document historical evidence. History records interpretation. However, as information and data are continuously generated, stored, and referenced back and forth across time, the lines between the two are blurred as access to materials are heightened with technology. More materials are made accessible, and the easier it becomes to research, they are also more prone to be disregarded, overlooked, and forgotten. The Gender Studies panel asks presenters to share their research and voice their opinions on what needs to be remembered on gender, after the archive. What has happened that allows us to continue research and voice our rights today? How do records of gender impact our roles in society and what needs to be remembered going forward?

This permanent panel welcomes discussions on queer voices and pedagogy on such topics below but not limited to:

•           Activism and political movements

•           Collective Ecologies

•           Discrimination and segregation

•           Drag and Crossdressing

•           Erotica and Pornography

•           Feminist collectives and Transfeminisms

•           Gender characterization in literature

•           Gender in linguistics and its implications

•           Gendered writing and genres

•           Material ownership and publishing

•           Nationality and citizenship

•           Natural science and ethics of care

•           Politics of Representation

•           Popular culture and subgenres

•           Race and ethnicity

•           Sexuality, sensuality, pain, pleasure, and desire

•           Transcultural Literary Negotiation

Please send an abstract of 250 words with a presentation title, a bio including your name, and institution to Hye Hyon Kim via mmla.genderstudies@gmail.com by Sunday, April 19, 2026.