Description
Narratives are powerful. They are also changeable. Narratives can promote empathy, action and awareness, but can also normalise misconceptions and mistreatment of the more-than-human. They can be coercive, and often need to be challenged, improved, and/or preserved.This year’s symposium focuses on the topic of narratives as a multifaceted way to relate to the nonhuman. We ask: How can narratives influence our understanding of the nonhuman? What impact can they have on real nonhuman beings? In what ways can they be seen as empowering resources? When and for which purposes do they preserve imbalances of power among humans and between humans and nonhuman animals? The main aim is to explore the intersections of animal studies across disciplines and their different ways of approaching and merging with this field. The CfHAS PGRs are encouraging post-graduates to discuss the topic of narratives from different research perspectives. Both creatives and new academics such as MA, MSc, MRes, PhD students and researchers with work in progress projects are welcome.
| Period | 30 May 2024 → 31 May 2024 |
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| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Ormskirk, United KingdomShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |