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CALL FOR PAPERS AND INVITATION FOR STREAM LEADERS
Gender, Work and Organization
5th international interdisciplinary conference
27th - 29th June 2007

As a central theme in social science research in the field of work and organisation, the study of gender has achieved contemporary significance beyond the confines of early discussions of women at work.  Launched in 1994, Gender, Work and Organization was the first journal to provide an
arena dedicated to debate and analysis of gender relations, the organisation of gender and the gendering of organisations.  The Gender, Work and Organization conference provides an international forum for debate and analysis of a variety of issues in relation to gender studies. The 2005 conference at Keele University attracted approximately 300 international scholars from over 30 nations.

Plenary speakers: Silvia Gherardi, University of Trento - 'The plans and the pennies from heaven'. Narratives from male dominated environments.
Joan Acker, University of Oregon and Sylvia Walby, Lancaster University debate `Varieties of Gender Regimes'

Details on papers and streams

The Conference is organised primarily as a series of streams. Authors whose work is accepted and does not fit into one of the agreed streams will be able to present their work in an open stream.  Expressions of interest for the role of stream convenors at the conference and suggestions for stream topics are invited.  Stream papers often make up a special issue of the journal and these are given priority in the publication queue. Stream
convenors are responsible for:

Please email your stream proposals (as MS Word attachments) to gwoconference@mngt.keele.ac.uk stating 'GWO 07 Stream Proposal' in the
subject line of the email. Stream proposals should be no more than 1,500 words in length and sent to the journal as early as possible before 1st
July. Stream convenors will be notified of their acceptance as soon as possible before the end of July 2007.

Papers for the 2007 event would be particularly welcome in the following areas:

Alternative modes of working; gendered organisation and disorganization; the body and emotion at work; consuming gender and the gender of
consumption; gender and ethics; feminism at work; gendered knowledge; management and diversity; gender politics, gendered lives; globalization at
work; post-colonial theory and gender; sexualities and organisation; men and masculinities; gendered subjectivity; gendered education; gender in the
service sector; gender and marketing; gender and strategy; gender and new technologies; leadership and gender; harassment and discrimination;
work/life balance; unequal pay; race and ethnicity; social exclusion; gender relations and management; public sector management and gender;
professionalism; intimacy and organization; gender and friendship; romance and love in the organization; and sexuality and eroticism at work.

This list of topics is suggestive rather than exhaustive. Contributors may choose to draw on material from a wide range of empirical spheres and
theoretical perspectives.

Abstracts of approximately 750 words (single spaced, excluding any references) are invited by 1st November 2006 and full papers by 31st May
2007 can be sent in independently of streams but may be assigned to them where appropriate.  Prospective contributions will be independently
refereed.  New and young scholars with 'work in progress' papers are welcomed. A doctoral programme is planned for the afternoon prior to the
start of the conference. Please EMAIL a copy of your abstract to gwoconference@mngt.keele.ac.uk Abstracts should include FULL contact
details, including your name, institutional affiliation, mailing address, telephone number and e-mail address.

The Conference will be held at Keele University, Staffordshire, in Central England, the UK's largest integrated campus university.  The University
occupies a 617acre campus site with Grade II registration by English Heritage and has good road and rail access. Many architectural and
landscape features dating from the 19th century are of regional significance. International travellers are served by Manchester and Birmingham airports.  On campus accommodation caters for up to 100,000 visitors per year in day and residential conferences.

Conference Organisers: Deborah Kerfoot and David Knights, Keele University, Joint Editors, Gender, Work and Organization

Address for Correspondence:
Gender, Work and Organization Phone: +44 (0) 1782 583429
School of Economic and Management Studies Fax:  +44 (0) 1782 584272
Darwin Building gwoconference@mngt.keele.ac.uk
Keele University
Staffordshire ST5 5BG
England
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