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Hinduism Unit and North American Hinduism Unit
Call for Proposals
Queer Hinduism/LGBT Hinduism in North America and Beyond (co-sponsorship with Hinduism Unit and North American Hinduism unit). contact: Tanisha Ramachandran, ramacht@wfu.edu
The North American Hinduism and Hinduism units (co-sponsored session) seek papers that address LGTB+ issues as they are embraced, rejected, condemned, and/or celebrated in Hinduism. Potential topics for papers include: LGTB+ acceptance/rejection in Hindu texts and practice, queer theory and the study of Hinduism, homonationalism and pink washing, LGTB+ rituals, Hinduism and homonormativity, transgressing/upholding gender boundaries and norms.
Sponsors
Chairs
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Burchett, Patton, College of William and MaryMember Since: 2020
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Moodie, Deonnie, University of OklahomaMember Since: 2020
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Ramachandran, Tanisha, Wake Forest UniversityMember Since: 2020
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Sippy, Shana, Centre College/Carleton CollegeMember Since: 2020
Steering Committee Members
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Bordeaux, Joel, Stony Brook UniversityMember Since: 2020
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Brahmbhatt, Arun, Saint Lawrence UniversityMember Since: 2020
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Karapanagiotis, Nicole, Rutgers University, CamdenMember Since: 2020
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Mamtora, Bhakti, College of WoosterMember Since: 2020
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Moore Gerety, Finnian, Brown UniversityMember Since: 2020
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Pechilis, Karen, Drew UniversityMember Since: 2020
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Persaud, Prea, University of North Carolina, CharlotteMember Since: 2020
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Sarma, Deepak, Case Western Reserve UniversityMember Since: 2020
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Silva Knuppel, Anandi, Lawrence UniversityMember Since: 2020
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Slouber, Michael, Western Washington UniversityMember Since: 2020
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Srinivas, Tulasi, Emerson CollegeMember Since: 2020
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Venkatesan, Archana, University of California, DavisMember Since: 2020
Method
PAPERS
Review Process
Proposals are anonymous to chairs and steering committee members until after final acceptance/rejection