Date: Friday, August 9

Time: 12:30 PM - 2:10 PM

Session 012: PAPERS IN THE ROUND: Gender, Religion, and Social Control
Room: Ballroom West

Sponsors: 
Conflict, Social Action, and Change
Crime and Justice
Gender, Sexual Behavior, Politics, and Communities

Organizer: Rafia Javaid Mallick, Georgia State University

Description: 

Embark on a thought-provoking journey as our conference session, "Gender, Religion, and Social Control," unfolds narratives that delve into the complex interplay between gender dynamics, religious influences, and societal control. This session features five compelling papers, an engaging and insightful session that transcends disciplinary boundaries, providing a holistic understanding of how gender, religion, and social control converge and influence various aspects of our societies. This conference session promises to spark discussions that challenge assumptions and foster a deeper understanding of the intricate dynamics shaping our cultural and religious landscapes.

Roundtable #1 Title: Gender, Religion, and Social Control

Presider & Discussant: Melissa Maxey, The University of Oklahoma

Papers:

“Women, Revolution, and Cinema: A Cinematic Narrative of Women’s Representation at Home before and ‎after the 1979 Iranian Revolution,” Pouya Morshedi, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador

“Navigating Cultural and Biblical Norms: Experiences of Young and Older Married Yoruba Women in Abusive Marriages,” Abiodun O. Oyebode Adeyombo, Federal Polytechnic, Offa

“Exploring the Pipeline from TERF to White Christian Nationalism,” Kat Fuller, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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