Thus, without strictly adhering to the title of the conference, papers dealing with theory, notions of masculinity and male sexuality in the construction of gender discourses, etc would also be welcome for discussion. Hence papers will draw on empirical data from countries like Indonesia, Nepal, India, England, etc. What is of importance is to examine how different theoretical frameworks and approaches are applicable to the examination of such issues. Last, but not least, the title of the conference, 'Images of Women in Media' is a deliberate choice. The word 'images' brings to mind 'representation'.
Representation is of crucial political and cultural importance.
By focusing on media, the conference will look at how far women are able to articulate their own perspectives and demands. Representation also finds immediate reference to many of the important questions regarding culture and politics on the academic agenda. Not only does it lobby for social and legal changes beneficial to women, it also challenges cultural preoccupations concerning femininity and gender. The aim of the conference is that discussion and debate on such issues will lead to a broad cultural critique and raise further questions for future research.