Fw: H-ASIA: CFP Gujarat Studies Association Conf, Dubai,Feb 15-16, 2012

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Subject: H-ASIA: CFP Gujarat Studies Association Conf, Dubai,Feb 15-16, 2012

> H-ASIA
> May 7, 2011
>
> Call for papers: "The Gujarati Community: Globalisation, Mobility and
> Belonging" Gujarat Studies Association Fourth Biennial Conference,
> Dubai, UAE, February 15-16, 2012
>
> ************************************************************************
> From: Dr. Sharmina Mawani <s.mawani@gujaratstudies.org>
>
> The Gujarat Studies Association (GSA) will be holding its 4th biennial
> conference on 15-16 February 2012 in Dubai, UAE. Keynote speakers at the
> conference will be, Dr. Farouk Topan (ISMC-AKU) and Prof. Helene Basu
> (University of Münster).
>
> For further details, visit: www.gujaratstudies.org
>
> Conference Theme - The Gujarati Community: Globalisation, Mobility and
> Belonging
>
> *Call for Papers*
>
> One word has come to dominate discourse in relation to the migration of
> goods and people – 'globalisation'. It is a controversial area and one
> that
> is usually discussed in relation to the benefits offered which include
> amongst others, economic growth; employment opportunities and cultural
> interconnectedness. However, the losses associated with this phenomenon
> are frequently omitted – family and community disconnect, loss of language
> and culture, exploitation of labour as well as job insecurity. From
> childhood we become familiar with the idea of 'belonging', whether to
> family, community, sports teams or schools, amongst others – and it is
> through these memberships that we form our multiple identities. As
> social beings, individuals often achieve a sense of belonging through
> group membership which is instrumental in giving one a positive
> self-image. For minority groups, including the Gujaratis, who either
> select to migrate or who are forced into a refugee status,
> marginalization or dissociation from the majority society may lead to
> low self-esteem and in some cases a sense of alienation. In a world where
> individuals or families are disconnected and where the notion of multiple
> homes has quickly become the norm, is there a need for individuals to
> affiliate with particular groups, places or communities, even if
> momentarily, in order to achieve a sense of rootedness or belonging? This
> conference will explore issues of globalization, mobility and belonging
> as they relate to Gujaratis worldwide.
>
>
> The Gujarat Studies Association (GSA) invites abstracts in English for
> papers from academics in all areas of study for an interdisciplinary
> conference that addresses various aspects relating to the complex issues
> of globalization, mobility and belonging as they relate to the Gujaratis.
>
>
>
> Sub-themes include, but are not limited to, the following:
>
> •Multiculturalism, Citizenship and Identity
>
> •Inclusion and Exclusion
>
> •Networks and Trade
>
> •Belief and Symbolism
>
> •The Local and Global
>
> Temporary and Forced Migration
>
> Media, Technology, Art and Material culture
>
> Economy and Consumption
>
> Ethnicity, Culture, and Language
>
> Law and Politics
>
> Health and Medicine
>
>
>
> Submissions are encouraged from graduate and post-graduate students.
>
> A limited number of student bursaries are available for master's level,
> doctoral and post-doctoral candidates presenting papers at the conference.
>
> For further details, please visit the GSA website: www.gujaratstudies.org
>
>
>
> Abstracts for 20-minute papers in English should be 200 – 250 words.
> The Abstract Submission form can be found at the GSA website: *
> www.gujaratstudies.org*
>
>
>
> *Important Dates:*
>
> 1 September 2011 Conference registration opens
>
> 12 September 2011 Abstract submission deadline / Bursary
> application deadline
>
> 31 October 2011 Abstract acceptance notification / Bursary
> status notification
>
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> ______________________________
> Dr. Sharmina Mawani
> Vice-President/Treasurer
> Gujarat Studies Association
> Email: s.mawani@gujaratstudies.org
> Website: www.gujaratstudies.org
>
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