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Call for Papers "Examining Race in the 21st Century" 2nd Biennial Interdisciplinary Conference on Race 2010 Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ (USA) 11-13 November 2010 __________________________________________________ The idea of race continues to be controversial. In spite of different historical developments in various parts of the world, the meaning of race and its significance remains debatable. Some of the questions this conference will address are: - Why do the issues that surround race continue to be important? - Is race a useful construct? - How are systems of racial classification and identity manifested in social institutions and relationships? We seek individual papers, panels, workshops, and posters that can include but are not restricted to the following topics: Race and identity in different cultures Race in history Race and Genetics Race, gender, ethnicity, color, and class Race in the Obama era Race and diversity in higher education The concept of post-racialism in history and society Race, Labor, and Economics Race and popular culture Race and urbanization Race change[s]: Racial formation, then and now Race and identity in local and global perspective Race, continuity, and change Implications of racial discourse Race and ethnicity: similarities and differences Race and power Send 250 page abstracts and abbreviated CV by June 1, 2010 to: [email protected] We encourage the participation of graduate students. See the conference webpage for continuous updates: http://www.monmouth.edu/race/ Contact: Hettie V. Williams Department of History and Anthropology Monmouth University Howard Hall C-34 400 Cedar Avenue West Long Branch, NJ 07764 USA Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.monmouth.edu/race/ __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
