Call for Proposals

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This year's theme is “Our bodies are the battleground: Fighting against dominance, control, and erasure. This theme was chosen in the current political climate where so many of us are besieged by attempts to repeal rights, limit access to resources, roll back supports, whitewash abuse, and pretend pain and suffering do not exist or are expected outcomes. Each of these attacks is meant to dominate, control, and even erase our bodies, our humanity, and our very existence.

This message of control is intentional; those in power seek to define what bodies are and are not acceptable, and in doing so give themselves permission to abuse, eradicate, incarcerate, and exile those who fight against oppression or do not serve the current narrative. They use these definitions as ways to cover ongoing criminal and institutional cruelty. Their messages become propaganda, working to enlist strangers, neighbors, and even families as agents of oppression.

Empowerment can be achieved through the reclamation of and insistence on bodily autonomy. We can fight for our own as well as others’ rights of self-definition and self-determination. Through this lens, caring for and fighting our and others’ bodies within oppressive systems becomes an act of resistance.

It is in this spirit that we look forward to coming together for mutual support, empowerment, ongoing validation, and even hope.

Proposals may be submitted for the following types of presentations:

  • Panel presentations of up to three papers, grouped together regarding a shared topic of interest. Sessions must include a chair who will facilitate the session and may also have a discussant. Sessions will be 50 minutes long and may be either live or pre-recorded with time available for participant Q&A.

  • Formal presentation of theoretical issues, research data, clinical case material, treatment methods, program descriptions, etc. are welcomed. More interactive presentations are preferred. Individual papers are grouped together by the program review committee around similar themes. Please allow time for introduction and audience questions (12-15 minutes).

  • Workshops are designed to share skills, knowledge, and/or experience in research, issue-oriented, or learning/practice areas. Workshops will last 50 minutes and should be live, interactive sessions.

  • These are live, 50-minute facilitated dialogues designed to bring together those working on similar problems, issues, or concepts to discuss innovative ideas and to engage in problem-solving. Presenters share their ideas and facilitate group discussion. Most of the discussion should be focused on audience participation.

  • Visually inviting presentations of an individual study or project, including graphs, tables, pictures, etc. Additionally, the poster author(s) should be available to discuss their work during the poster session.

  • 7-minute presentations of theoretical issues, research data, clinical case material, treatment methods, program descriptions, etc. Presenters will upload their video ahead of the conference, and the conference organizers will group up to five presentations on similar topics in a 50-minute session, including time for Q&A.

  • Authors of new books released between January 2024 and March 2027 will discuss their work in a five-to-seven-minute presentation, along with other authors. Presentations will be followed by a celebration of our authors at the book table.

Submit a Proposal

Submission Information

Please limit to 2 first-author presentations per person.

The priority deadline is November 7 and proposal submitted by this date will be given top priority for inclusion in the program. Submissions will be accepted through November 14. There will be no further extensions.

To learn about the submission process, please visit this link.

All proposals related to feminist praxis and psychology are welcome and will be reviewed. If your proposal does not directly address one of the subthemes listed above, please discuss the relevance of your work to the broader conference theme or to feminisms in general.

Notice of Acceptance/Rejection: Proposals will be accepted on the basis of masked review. Applicants will be notified by December 15.

Opportunities for Conference Involvement

  • The Program Committee is recruiting individuals to assist them in reviewing the proposals submitted for possible inclusion in the 2026 Program. To volunteer…

  • The Conference Committee is seeking support from folks who are interested in shaping the 2026 conference. Do you have innovative ideas for marketing or fundraising? Creative thoughts about how to keep us all engaged and energized over the virtual space? Other talents in organizing, planning, or facilitating? Please email us at conferences@feministpsych.org. All are welcome!

Questions about the call for proposals?

Questions about the call for proposals? Email: eklann@towson.edu