About:
Contributions are invited for an upcoming edited volume titled “Cultural Boundaries and Tragedies: Honour, Shame, and the Dynamics of Violence in South Asian Communities.” The book aims to critically examine the intersections of honour, shame, identity, and violence across South Asian cultural contexts through interdisciplinary and regionally grounded perspectives.
Eligibility:
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Open to academics, researchers, and independent scholars from humanities and social sciences disciplines.
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Submissions from early-career researchers and postgraduate students are also encouraged.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Contributors are expected to submit original, unpublished chapters engaging with themes such as:
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Honour-based violence and gender norms
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Caste, religion, and community-based oppression
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Diasporic experiences of cultural shame and violence
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Representations of honour and tragedy in literature, media, and art
How to Apply:
Send your abstracts or completed chapters to submissions2K25@gmail.com by 30 November 2025.
For further details, please refer to the official call document (authors are advised to exercise due diligence before submission).
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a critical and timely discussion on honour and violence within South Asian societies.
Link to official notification-LINK
