This track explores the multifaceted roles of gender in shaping social structures within Pacific communities. It aims to analyze how gender identities influence power relations and social change across the region.

Focusing on the intersection of indigenous rights and feminist movements, this track examines the unique challenges faced by indigenous women in Oceania. Papers will discuss strategies for activism and the reclamation of cultural identity.

This session invites contributions that investigate the experiences and representations of queer identities in Pacific societies. It seeks to understand the interplay between sexuality, culture, and social change.

This track critically examines the persistence of patriarchal systems in the Pacific and their impact on gender relations. Discussions will focus on the ways in which these structures can be challenged and transformed.

Exploring the enduring effects of colonialism on gender roles and relations, this session aims to uncover how historical injustices continue to shape contemporary social dynamics in Oceania. Papers will address both historical and modern implications.

This track highlights the importance of intersectional approaches in understanding social movements in the Pacific. It will explore how various identities, including race, class, and gender, intersect to influence activism and advocacy.