IPSA RC07 Research Conference on Politics of Precarity

Conference theme

We are living through a moment of profound global uncertainty. Democratic institutions are being undermined, authoritarianism is resurging, and regressive state actions increasingly target women, feminists, and marginalized communities. Along with this we are witnessing global economic uncertainty leading to deep socio-cultural polarization. All these events have led to precarity.

Against this backdrop, IPSA's Research Committee on Women and Politics in the Global South (RC07) invites panel proposals that explore 'precarity' from multiple intersections of gender, politics, and power in the Global South, with attention to historical and contemporary struggles for representation, justice, and equality. Panels can address precarity through diverse lenses. We also welcome proposals on related or emerging topics that align with the overarching Research Committee theme of Women and Politics in the Global South.

Panel Proposal Submission Guidelines:

• Submit a 350–500-word abstract with the panel’s focus and research problem/ questions;
• Keywords: Include five (5) keywords that best describe your panel’s thematic scope;
• Composition: Each panel should include 3–4 presenters and a chair and/or discussant (invited and confirmed by the panel);
• Types of Contributions: We welcome complete research papers, as well as field research findings, preliminary analyses, and other in-progress work, to encourage broad participation and knowledge exchange;
• Send proposals to: RC07conference@gmail.com with the subject line “RC07 Online Conference Panel Proposal.”

Submission deadline: 5 December 2025
Notification of Panel Acceptance: 19 December 2025.
Conference Date: 28 February 2026

Note

• The conference will be held virtually via Zoom. Links will be shared with Panel Chairs/Convenors ahead of the conference date;
• We welcome panel proposals in English and Spanish this year;
• We will largely follow the IPSA World Congress Guidelines on Panel Roles and Responsibilities;
• We aim to ensure broad participation from scholars at different career stages and from diverse regions.

For inquiries or clarifications, please contact the organizers at RC07conference@gmail.com.