Call for Papers: Exploring Gender Fluidity and Representation in Postmodern Cinema
Introduction
Cinema, as a cultural medium, continues to play a transformative role in shaping and reflecting our understanding of gender, identity, and power. In the age of postmodern storytelling, gender representation has evolved from rigid binaries to dynamic, fluid interpretations. Recognizing this shift, an upcoming academic volume invites papers for the book titled:
“Femininity and Masculinity in Flux: Rethinking Fluidity, Gaze, and Gender Representation in Postmodern Cinema.”
Scholars, critics, and cinephiles are encouraged to submit original research that interrogates cinematic portrayals of gender, gaze, and identity in contemporary and postmodern film culture.
Why This Theme Is Timely and Important
In today’s world, where gender norms are being questioned and redrawn, cinema has become both a mirror and a medium of resistance. This volume seeks to unpack how film – across regions, languages, and platforms – reimagines femininity, masculinity, and everything in between.
By embracing postfeminism, queerness, cyborg identities, and digital fandoms, the book aims to push the boundaries of traditional film studies and open up conversations on body politics, representation, and cinematic aesthetics.
Suggested Sub-Themes
The book welcomes chapters addressing (but not limited to) the following areas:
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Feminine/Masculine Film Studies
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Gender Representation through the Lens of Femininity/Masculinity
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Female/Fluid Gaze
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Queer Cinema
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Gender Performativity
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Fandom and Fans’ Celebrations
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Digital Fandom
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LGBTQ+ Representation
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Postfeminism
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Women/Men Filmmakers
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Body Politics in Cinema
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Erotic/Sexual Representation
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Gender in OTT Platforms
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Experimental or Cyber Cinema
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Masculine/Feminist Aesthetics
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Cyborg/Posthuman Bodies
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Popular Culture Representations
Note: Other themes aligned with the volume's title are also welcome.
Submission Guidelines
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Abstract: Max 300 words
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Deadline for Abstracts: 1st September 2025
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Abstract Notification: 2nd week of September 2025
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Full Chapter Word Limit: 3000–4000 words
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Deadline for Full Draft Submission: 31st October 2025
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Submission Email: scholarsofcinema@gmail.com
📌 Important:
📝 No publication fees will be charged to contributors.
Key Dates at a Glance
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 31 August 2025 | Abstract Submission Deadline |
| 10 September 2025 | Notification of Selected Abstracts |
| 31 October 2025 | Full Chapter Submission Deadline |
| Book Launch | Date to be announced soon |
Editors and Contact
Editors:
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Dr. Sweta Kumari
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Mr. Roudrajal Dasgupta
📬 For queries, reach out at:
📖 In collaboration with Naamk Publications
Final Thoughts
This is an exciting opportunity for scholars of cinema, gender studies, cultural theory, and media studies to contribute to a thought-provoking volume that reflects on how postmodern cinema is reshaping our ideas of gender and gaze.
Whether your work explores Bollywood’s gender norms, LGBTQ+ depictions in regional cinema, feminist/masculine aesthetics in experimental films, or fluid identities in global OTT platforms—this volume invites your perspective.
Submit your abstract and be a part of a transformative dialogue on cinema and gender!
Call for Papers: Exploring Gender Fluidity and Representation in Postmodern Cinema
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