Call for Papers
The Association for Research on Mothering (ARM), with McLaughlin
College, York University
invites submissions of abstracts for our 6th annual conference on
Mothering, Law, Politics and Public Policy
October 18-20, 2002
York University, Toronto, Canada
The position and experience of mothers in contemporary societies is
significantly affected by various forms of legal and political
regulation. The political and legal contexts in which mothers live shape
the choices that they make about their mothering. This conference will
explore, from a variety of perspectives and disciplines, the impact of
laws and policies on the experience of mothering. It will examine the
formulation and implementation of public policies affecting mothers as
well as mothers^R responses to and experiences of these policies. The
various positions mothers may occupy in the realm of law, politics and
public policy will also be considered. We welcome submissions from
students, activists, scholars, policy makers, artists and others who
research in this area. Cross-cultural and comparative work is
encouraged.
Topics can include, but are not limited to:
^U Surrogate motherhood and reproductive technologies
^U Maternity and parental leave
^U Workplace benefits
^U The "work-family dilemma"
^U Adoption policies
^U Mothers as politicians
^U First Nations/aboriginal mothers
^U Immigrant and refugee mothers
^U Race and racism in law and policies affecting mothers
^U Child custody
^U Child support and spousal support
^U Breastfeeding ^V legal and public policy considerations
^U Child care
^U Income tax rules relating to dependents
^U Issues for lesbian/bi/trans/queer mothers
^U Challenges facing mothers with disabilities, or mothers caring for
children with disabilities
^U Child protection legislation
^U Social security for mothers
^U Home-based mothering
^U Mothers and grassroots organizing
^U Incarcerated mothers and mothers in the criminal justice system
^U Childbirth choices
^U Gender equality in the lives of mothers
^U Maternal subjectivity and the creation of law and public policy
There will also be 'Open Stream' Sessions on the General Topic of
Mothering -Motherhood.
If you are interested in being considered as a presenter, please send a
250 word abstract and a 50 word bio by August 1, 2001 to:
Association for Research on Mothering
726 Atkinson College, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON,
Canada M3J 1P3
Call us at (416) 736-2100 x 60366, or email us at arm@yorku.ca
Note: One must be a member of ARM to submit an abstract.
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