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International Conference on Gender and Narrative Studies

ICGNS

5th Nov – 6th Nov 2026 Montreal, Canada

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Conference Session Tracks

UN SDG Wheel

Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals

The conference's session tracks effectively support the following SDGs.

SDG 3 SDG 4 SDG 5 SDG 10
01 Gendered Narratives in Contemporary Literature +
This track explores the representation of gender in contemporary literary works, focusing on how narratives shape and reflect societal norms. Participants are encouraged to analyze the interplay between gender identity and narrative structure in various texts.
SDG 5 SDG 10
02 Feminist Theories and Literary Criticism +
This session invites discussions on the application of feminist theories in literary criticism, examining how these frameworks can unveil hidden power dynamics in texts. Scholars will present analyses that highlight the contributions of feminist thought to understanding literature.
SDG 5 SDG 10
03 Identity and Representation in Fiction +
This track investigates how identity is constructed and represented in fictional narratives, with a focus on intersectionality and cultural context. Papers will engage with the complexities of identity formation and its implications for narrative discourse.
SDG 10 SDG 16
04 Symbolism and Gender in Literary Texts +
This session aims to dissect the use of symbolism in literature as a means of conveying gendered experiences and societal critiques. Participants will analyze how symbols function within narratives to challenge or reinforce gender norms.
SDG 5 SDG 10
05 Cultural Narratives and Memory +
This track examines the relationship between cultural narratives and collective memory, emphasizing how gender influences the construction of memory in literature. Contributions will explore how narratives shape cultural identities and historical understanding.
SDG 4 SDG 11
06 Aesthetic Approaches to Gender in Literature +
This session focuses on the aesthetic dimensions of gender representation in literary works, considering how form and style interact with content. Scholars will present papers that analyze the aesthetic choices authors make to convey gendered experiences.
SDG 5 SDG 10
07 Power Relations in Narrative Structures +
This track investigates the dynamics of power relations as they manifest within narrative structures, particularly in relation to gender. Participants are encouraged to explore how narrative techniques can either reinforce or subvert existing power hierarchies.
SDG 5 SDG 16
08 Transnational Perspectives on Gender Narratives +
This session seeks to broaden the discourse on gender narratives by incorporating transnational perspectives and cross-cultural analyses. Papers will address how different cultural contexts shape the narratives surrounding gender and identity.
SDG 10 SDG 16
09 Memory and Trauma in Gendered Narratives +
This track delves into the themes of memory and trauma in literature, focusing on how gender influences the representation of traumatic experiences. Participants will explore narrative strategies that articulate the complexities of memory in relation to gender.
SDG 3 SDG 5
10 The Role of the Reader in Gendered Narratives +
This session examines the role of the reader in interpreting gendered narratives, considering how individual and cultural contexts influence understanding. Contributions will discuss reader-response theories and their implications for gender studies.
SDG 4 SDG 10
11 Interdisciplinary Approaches to Gender and Narrative +
This track encourages interdisciplinary dialogue between gender studies, narrative theory, and other fields within the humanities. Scholars are invited to present innovative methodologies that enhance the understanding of gender in narrative contexts.
SDG 4 SDG 10