Deadline | Submission Proposals for Conference about marginalities in the insular worlds of North-Western Europe from the 8th to 13th centuries
The CRAHAM invite proposals for papers for a conference exploring the theme of marginalities in the insular worlds of North-Western Europe from the 8th to 13th centuries. This event aims to foster critical analysis of the processes, identities and representations that may have contributed to defining, structuring or even blurring the boundaries of inclusion and exclusion in medieval insular societies, with a particular emphasis on Britain and Ireland.
We are seeking contributions grounded in historical, literary, archaeological and/or interdisciplinary approaches that interrogate the experiences and perceptions of those situated at the margins of medieval society, whether socially, culturally, ideologically, or economically. We strongly encourage analyses that approach marginality through the lens of intersectionality, recognising how multiple, overlapping identities shaped unique experiences at the margins. Contributors may also wish to question both the degree of marginalisation, exploring the spectrum from partial exclusion to profound social isolation. They may also consider the necessity or function of marginalised people within medieval societies.
Subjects may include (but are not limited to):
- Gendered and sexual marginalities
- Religious minorities, non-conformist spiritualities
- Migrants, exiles
- Individuals marginalized by the law
- Disabilities (physical, mental, cognitive, psychological, sensory)
- Marginal voices in legal, literary, or documentary sources
- Representations of difference and exclusion
- Networks and strategies of adaptation among marginal groups