Call for Papers: Gender, Religion and Migration: Pathways of Integration

The convergence of religion and migration remain contested in a globalized yet security-braced world. Since 9/11 there is a heightened awareness of the role of religion in the is/integration of immigrants in western societies. Often than not religion is used as benchmark on the immigrants' capacities to adapt to the perceived norms in host societies.
We are seeking submissions of interest from scholars and practitioners working on migration and religion. We aim to highlight the often missed connection of the positive role of religion and faith-based communities in facilitating varied integrative ways of belonging for immigrants. Case studiesfrom different parts of the world are most welcome. We endeavour to provide a global perspective on the intersection of religion and migration in our highly gendered lives.
Submit the title of your proposed paper with a 300-word abstract and short bio in word format to glenda.bonifacio@uleth.ca and angeles@lasalle.edu on or before January 30, 2008. Succesful contributors will be informed on or before February 25, 2008. Completed manuscripts should be submitted by May 30, 2008. Please direct queries to:
Glenda Lynna Anne Tibe Bonifacio, PhD
Women's Studies Program
University of Lethbridge
4401 University Drive
Alberta, Canada T1K 3M4
Vivienne Angeles, PhD
Department of Religion
La Salle University
Philadelphia 19141 USA
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