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In recent years, the literary landscape has undergone a transformative shift, with a growing
body of literature that delves into the complex realm of queer experiences and LGBTQ+
identities. This transformation is aligned with the observations made by Michael Warner in his
book The Trouble with Normal: Sex, Politics, and the Ethics of Queer Life (1999) where he
emphasizes the need for recognizing and engaging with queer narratives within the broader
cultural context. Warner's perspective is corroborated by David M. Halperin’s work One
Hundred Years of Homosexuality: And Other Essays on Greek Love (1990), in which he
discusses the significance of incorporating diverse narratives, including queer narratives, into
literary discourse to achieve a more comprehensive understanding of human experiences.
By drawing upon these insights of scholars of LGBTQ+, this conference invites college and
university students and research scholars to highlight the necessity of recognizing diverse
voices of LGBTQ+ identities and the intersections between literature, culture and society to
critically engage with the diverse narratives, perspectives, and representations within queer
literature.
The sub themes are as follows:
Submission Guidelines:
Ø An abstract of 300 words with a maximum of 5 (five) relevant keywords is to be
submitted by 25 August, 2023.
Ø The accepted presenters have to submit a first draft of 3500– 4000 words including
footnotes on the conference date at the registration desk itself (the same should be sent
to english.rkm@gmail.com) for consideration for publication in a conference
proceeding with ISBN.
Ø A separate MS Word file should be submitted containing the article title, followed by
the author’s name, affiliation and communication details.
Ø Abstract & Full Paper are to be submitted only in MS Word format, typed in Times
New Roman, 14-point Heading and 12-point normal text with 1.5 spacing & 10 points
with 1.0 spacing for footnotes).
Ø Maximum of two authors are allowed for one paper.
Ø Citation Mode: MLA 9.
Important Dates:
Contact: english.rkm@gmail.com