INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BEYOND BINARIES 2026
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OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
Beyond Binaries: Rethinking Gender, Sex, and Sexuality through Law, Leadership, and Culture, to be held on 9th – 10th April 2025 at Woxsen University, is a global platform dedicated to reimagining identity and inclusion for a rapidly evolving world. As law, industry, education, and digital spaces confront increasingly diverse lived experiences, the conference seeks to spark interdisciplinary dialogue that challenges traditional binaries and advances gender justice.
Organised by the School of Law and the Centre of Excellence on Gender Justice, this international hybrid conference will bring together academics, practitioners, policymakers, and activists to explore how gender and sexuality intersect with power, rights, leadership, and culture. Through thematic tracks and expert-led discussions, participants will examine emerging challenges and propose transformative frameworks for inclusion.
We invite scholars and professionals to submit abstracts and join this collective movement shaping the future of equitable, intersectional, and socially responsive institutions.
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES
To critically examine contemporary frameworks of gender, sexuality, and inclusion through law, management, and culture.
To promote interdisciplinary research that redefines social and institutional approaches to equality and human rights.
To discuss emerging global trends in gender inclusion within corporate, legal, and digital ecosystems.
To align scholarly dialogue with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).
To produce high-impact research outputs for Scopus-indexed and institutional publications.
THEMATIC TRACKS AND SUB - THEMES
THEMATIC TRACKS AND SUB - THEMES
Track 1 – Gender and the Law: Beyond Equality
Constitutional morality and gender justice
Reproductive autonomy and bodily rights
LGBTQIA+ inclusion and anti-discrimination law
Feminist jurisprudence and intersectionality
CEDAW, CRC and international human rights enforcement
Gender-based violence and digital sexual harassment
Environmental justice and eco-feminism
Track 2 – Leadership, Management, and Inclusion
Women in corporate boards and leadership
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) frameworks and sustainable governance
Pay equity, inclusive HR, and workplace safety
Gender lens investing and responsible leadership
Gendered entrepreneurship and innovation
The economics of care work and invisible labour
Leadership ethics in diverse organizations
Track 3 – Sociology and Politics of Gender
Identity politics and intersectionality in the Global South
Caste, class, and gender-based exclusion
Migration, conflict, and gendered precarity
Gender in public policy and governance
Masculinity studies and new power structures
Climate change, displacement, and gendered impacts
Track 4 – Psychology, Mental Health, and Sexual Identity
Queer psychology and lived experiences
Trauma, stigma, and resilience among marginalized identities
Gender dysphoria, mental health, and healthcare inclusion
Therapy practices and inclusive psychological education
Youth identity and evolving gender expressions
Intersection of sexuality and well-being
Track 5 – Media, Journalism, and Digital Culture
Representation of gender and sexuality in mainstream media
Social media activism (#MeToo, #LoveIsLove)
Gendered violence and cyber ethics
Journalism, bias, and the feminist voice
Influencers, visibility, and identity politics
AI, algorithms, and the digital gender gap
Track 6 – Gender, Education, and Pedagogy
Feminist pedagogy and inclusive curriculum design
Gender-sensitive education policy
Leadership in academic institutions
Technology, access, and gender equity in learning
Education as empowerment: case studies and comparative perspectives
Building inclusive campuses: policy to practice
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE
CHIEF PATRON
PATRON
CHIEF ADVISOR
Dr. Raul V. Rodriguez
Vice President, Woxsen University
Dr. Uma Ananda Dagnino González
Vice Chancellor, Woxsen University
Dr. A. Sreelatha
Dean, School of Law, Woxsen University
Convenor(s)
Convenor(s)
Dr. Aditi Singh
Associate Professor, School of Law - Woxsen University
Dr. Ratnpriya Singh
Assistant Professor, School of Liberal Arts & Humanities
Conference Secretariat
Conference Secretariat
Miss. Unnati Gupta, Program Manager - School of Law, Woxsen University
Student Convenors
Student Convenors
Ms. Sesha Dhriti Badiga
Ms. Vyshnavi Ganti
Ms. Sreya Shah
Ms. Aysha Shanza
IMPORTANT DATES
IMPORTANT DATES
PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
Abstract Submission
Cover Page: Title of the paper, Author(s) name(s), Affiliation(s), Corresponding author email, Track indication (choose one of the six)
Word limit: 250–300 words
Include: Title, Author(s), Affiliation, Keywords (4–6), and Track
Submit to: conferencegender@woxsen.edu.in
Full Paper Submission
Cover Page: Title of the paper, Author(s) name(s), Affiliation(s), Corresponding author email, Track indication (choose one of the six)
Word limit: 4,000-6,000 words (including footnotes).
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced.
File format: Microsoft Word (.docx).
Use 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides.
Insert page numbers in the footer (right).
Footnotes should be numbered consecutively, placed at the bottom of the page, and formatted in accordance with The Bluebook rules.
Use headings and subheadings (optional), but keep them consistent and clearly distinguished (e.g., bold, 12 pt).
Ensure that quotations, tables, and figures are appropriately numbered and referenced in the text. Provide source attribution in footnotes using Bluebook style.
Citation style: All references, footnotes, and citations must strictly conform to The Bluebook 21st ed.
Submission email: conferencegender@woxsen.edu.in
PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES
PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES
Review process:
All submitted papers will undergo double-blind peer review.
Authors will be notified of acceptance and any required revisions
Top peer-reviewed papers will be considered for publication in a Scopus-indexed international journal (in collaboration with a reputed publisher).
All other accepted papers will undergo peer review for publication in the Journal of the School of Law, Woxsen University.
Conference Proceedings (with ISBN) will compile abstracts, key insights, and policy recommendations.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES
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