A reminder about our Masculinities in Focus: Opportunities and Challenges for Change event taking place on 4th March!
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Psychology of Women & Equalities Review (POWER) Call for Papers Special issue - Feminism in Asia The Psychology of Women & Equalities Review (POWER) supports critical feminist debate on the psychology of women and equalities across research, teaching, and professional practice. This special issue seeks to decentre feminist theory and praxis from the Global North and foreground perspectives on feminism and psychology in Asia. Feminist movements have resonated with diverse marginalised communities, contributing to social transformation. Yet, significant gaps remain in the incorporation of non-Western women’s experiences and theorising within mainstream feminist and psychological scholarship. Even within the Majority World, hegemonic and dominant community narratives can erase minority voices and present misleading accounts of national homogeneity. The year 2025 witnessed Gen Z led protests across many Asian countries, building on decades of activism and social change. These fissures in the social fabric have emerged from long-standing systemic violence against the most marginalised within South Asia and beyond. Women’s activism continues to shape reform and policy, while LGBTQ+ activism contributes to redefining sexual freedoms and gender roles This issue intends to address intersections of gender, sexuality, disability, caste, political identity, and other forms of marginalisation through a psychological and feminist lens, whilst acknowledging both global and local feminist imaginaries. While decentring Western feminist paradigms is crucial, it is equally vital to challenge dominant discourses within Asian feminist scholarship. We welcome submissions from early-career researchers, activists, individuals working in academic-adjacent industries, and academics working in and around Asia.
Topics suggested, but not limited to Emerging discourse in psychology Voices of minorities within the nation Feminism and popular culture Imagining a psychology of women Feminism in Education Psychology’s response to feminist and queer movements Addressing ethnic violence Feminist resistance to nationalism Methodology We are open to qualitative and innovative methodologies. We welcome the following submissions Theoretical and empirical papers. Reviews of relevant books, films and other popular media. Short papers, commentaries, interviews and other non-traditional submissions such as art, poetry and photography in our ‘Agora ’section. Send an abstract between 300-500 words and a 50 word author(s) biography by 15th April 2026. Important dates Outcome of abstract selection - 30th May 2026 Full submissions - 10th December 2026 Publication date July 2027 - July 2027 All articles (excluding creative works) will be peer reviewed. Please note, by submitting a manuscript, you will also be invited to peer review other submissions.Submissions should be a maximum of 8,000 words excluding references. Book reviews should be 750-1000 words including references. Contact the guest editor Dr Sonia Soans via QR Code or use this link https://shorturl.at/U5yr8
CALL FOR PAPERS- Special Issue of BPS journal POWER on Feminism in Asia. Details in images/alt text below.
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#POWES2026 POWES CONFERENCE 2026 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ON FEMINIST CONNECTION & SOCIAL JUSTICE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: EXTENDED TO 13TH MARCH tinyurl.com/powes2026
⚠️We've extended the deadline for abstracts for #POWES2026!
⏳New deadline- 13th March
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#POWES2026 POWES CONFERENCE 2026 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ON FEMINIST CONNECTION & SOCIAL JUSTICE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: EXTENDED TO 13TH MARCH tinyurl.com/powes2026
⚠️We've extended the deadline for abstracts for #POWES2026!
⏳New deadline- 13th March
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POWES CONFERENCE 2026 Call for abstracts on feminist connection and social justice. Submission deadline 27th Feb 2026. tinyurl.com/powes2026
📢Abstract submissions are now OPEN for #powes2026
⚖️The conference theme this year is 'Feminist Connection and Social Justice'
⏰Submission deadline: 27 February 2026
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#POWES2026 POWES CONFERENCE 2026 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ON FEMINIST CONNECTION & SOCIAL JUSTICE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 27TH FEB 2026 tinyurl.com/powes2026
📢Abstract submissions are now OPEN for #powes2026 ✨
⚖️The conference theme this year is 'Feminist Connection and Social Justice'
📝Abstracts on gender, sexuality and equality related topics
🎓Any career stage!
Deadline: 27 February 2026
More info: tinyurl.com/powes2026
📢The 2026 POWES Student Prizes are open!
🎓UG & PG dissertation work from 2022-26
🌍Entries from under‑represented students- e.g. Black & minoritised, LGBTQIA+, disabled, based o/s UK or working in a 2nd language, partic. welcome!
🗓 Deadline: 3 April 2026
🔗 Details: www.bps.org.uk/node/1718#aw...
Hear from previous POWES prize winners: "The POWES award was a fantastic opportunity, I gained valuable confidence in presenting and networking. The conference was amazing, the people were lovely and accommodating. Listening to experts in current feminist research taught me about the wider range of academic pathways and encouraged me to further my postgraduate education. I would definitely recommend applying for the award". Kezia Perry, POWES undergraduate student prize winner 2025.
Thinking about submitting an article for the 2026 POWES Student Prizes? 🏆✨
#POWES2026 is a great opportunity for prize winners to share their research and connect with a network of like-minded feminist researchers.
More information: www.bps.org.uk/node/1718#aw...
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Graphic titled ‘cyber2026 key dates & deadlines’. A blue background with a list of important conference dates. 5 February: Online submissions system and registration opens. 10 April: Deadline for all submissions and conference ambassador applications (highlighted and circled). 8 May: Notification of outcome. 15 May: First draft conference programme released. 22 June: Deadline for conference registration (highlighted and circled). At the bottom, contact information is shown: email bps.enquiries@planit-live.com and a link to https://www.bps.org.uk/event/cyberpsychology-section-annual-conference-2026 for more information.
Saves the Dates - we've outlined all key dates and deadlines for our Section's Annual Conference below! These may be subject to change, but we will update you if they do across our social pages 🌟
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#Cyber26
BBC News investigation finds men are profiting by posting videos online they've filmed without consent.
"The time is now for the govt to clamp down on social media companies that allow content to be circulated so freely." Dr Hannah Frith @powes.bsky.social chair
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You can find them on LinkedIn tr.ee/EvGeInTdrF and BlueSky @powes.bsky.social
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#IDWGIS #WomeninSTEM #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience #Cyberpsychology
To celebrate #IDWGIS 2026 we're highlighting leading organisations in cyberpsychology, psychology broadly and related fields which champion women who are experts within STEM.
We're starting with The Psychology of Women and Equalities Section (#POWES) @powes.bsky.social 🌟
Celebrating LGBT History Month February 2026
Happy 🌈LGBT+ History Month 🌈!
POWES has compiled a selection of resources that highlight the role of social science in understanding LGBT+ histories & contemporary issues 💡
Check out the LGBT+ History Month section on our Linktree page- we'll be updating all month: linktr.ee/powes_bps
SAVE THE DATE! POWES 2026 conference 1-3 July!
We’re starting the year with some exciting news — save the date for POWES Conference 2026, on 1-3 July!
We can’t wait to share more details with you soon and to see you at #POWES2026 💜
Nice post! 📚Congrats again Kath Browne & Emily Kazyak 🌈🦄 Looking forward to the book launch 🚀 in Dublin 🍀 @powes.bsky.social
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2025 December Newsletter Latest issue of PoWER now available on BPS Explore prycholajct sccety Psychology of Women and Equalities Review Volume 8. Issue 2. December 2025 We're delighted to announce that PoWER, Volume 8, Issue 2, is now available for section members to access via BPS Explore The December issue of PoWER brings together a rich collection of contributions exploring gender, violence, digital resistance, decolonial praxis, and epistemic justice. While each piece offers a distinct perspective, together they demonstrate a shared commitment to challenging the conditions that sustain inequality and marginalisation. Collectively, these works present a multifaceted view of feminist psychology in practice. They call for openness to complexity, attentiveness to diverse voices, and the ongoing creation of spaces where critical, compassionate, and transformative dialogue can thrive. Read the full issue in your inbox Highlights . Message from POWES Co-Chairs, Dr. Katherine Hubbard e Dr. Hannah Frith, including POWES 2026 Conference Save-the-Date! . Latest issue of PoWER now available on BPS Explore . Expression of interest: 2026 POWES Awards reviewers and judges · Online connection events series: Masculinities in focus
🎄Our December newsletter should be in your inbox now!
📆SAVE THE DATE- POWES conference 2026 is 1-3rd July!
📖Latest issue of our journal POWER is now out- see bit.ly/4pf5GVG
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Black History month book recs- Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston In The Ditch by Buchi Emecheta Half Of A Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie The Long Song by Andrea Levy
Black History Month book recs Hidden histories: Black in Psychology by Parise Carmichael-Murphy and Dr Adam Danquah Mental Health and Otherness: Intersections between Gender, Race, Class and Age by Ilana Mountian The Master's Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master's House by Audre Lorde.
Black History Month book recs Integrating Multiculturalism and Intersectionality Into the Psychology Curriculum: Strategies for Instructors by Jasmine A Mena and Kathryn Quina Towards an Aesthetics of the Epistemologies of the South: Manifesto in Twenty-Two Theses by Boaventura de Sousa Santos Gender Violence and the Prison Industrial Complex by Incite! Women, Gender Non-Conforming, and Trans People of Color Against Violence.
October is #BlackHistoryMonth 🖤💜 We asked our Committee to share books that inspire them to keep learning about Black history & reflecting on how we can amplify Black voices, challenge inequities & dismantle barriers. Here are their recommendations- Let us know what’s on your reading list ⬇️
📢✨ We are seeking to appoint a new co-editor for the Psychology of Women and Equalities Review (POWER)!
📑This BPS journal publishes a range of articles relating to gender & social inequalities in psychology.
⏰Deadline: 31 Oct 2025
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The cover of the POWES newsletter for September 2025, with a message from the new section co-chair, Dr Katherine Hubbard.
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SAVE THE DATE! Online Connection Events. Masculinities in focus: Opportunities and challenges for change. The sessions will be for two hours and involve two to three speakers whose research relates to contemporary issues and debates within masculinity studies (broadly defined) from various perspectives, including critical, health, clinical, social cultural and cross-cultural psychology. Contributors will have existing or emerging research in the following areas: *Support for men and boys as victims of sexual, physical and other forms of violence *Stability and change in notions of 'acceptable' masculinity * The role of men and boys as advocates for gender equality Date: 19 November 2025 Time: 2-4pm (TBC) Location: Online Expressions of interest should be sent to POWES.mns.bps.org.uk
📅SAVE THE DATE!
♂️POWES Masculinity Studies event, Nov 19 2025, 2-4pm
Topics-
💡Support for men & boys as victims of violence
💡Stability & change in notions of ‘acceptable’ masculinity
💡Men & boys as advocates for gender equality
Interested in presenting? Please email POWES.mns@bps.org.uk
Interested in reviewing or judging the POWES 2026 Awards? *POWES Professor Marcia Worrell Mentoring Award *POWES and Feminism & Psychology Postgraduate Award * POWES Spotlight Undergraduate Award * POWES Gender Inequalities Undergraduate Award #BPSPOWES
📢 Calling individuals with expertise & experience in feminist research to join our pool of reviewers & judges for the 2026 POWES Awards!
More information on what reviewing/judging entails: lnkd.in/egQ98tU5
To get involved, please fill in this form: lnkd.in/emNbTgxs
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Over the years, her openness in sharing opportunities and connecting people has supported many across POWES and beyond.
We’re so proud to honour Lisa with this award - a huge congratulations and so well-deserved! 🙌🏼🎊
Lisa‘s mentorship is grounded in care, generosity and a deep commitment to feminist principles. She creates spaces where people feel seen, supported and able to thrive, especially in environments where that isn’t always easy.
Professor Lisa Lazard receives the Professor Marcia Worrell Mentoring Award at #POWES 2025
Last month at #POWES2025, we had the joy of presenting the POWES Prof. Marcia Worrell Mentoring Award to Prof. Lisa Lazard ✨👏
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Such an important and powerful reminder for us as we continue working to build feminist spaces that are accountable and truly transformative 💪🏻💫
#Intersectionality #Feminism #Inclusivity #Diversity
Bipasha highlighted how systemic forces are ✨interlocking✨(not merely additive) and stressed that social justice must center (true) intersectionality at its core beyond neoliberal approaches to diversity and inclusivity.
Dr Bipasha Ahmed's #POWES2025 keynote on 'White Feminism and the Misappropriation of Intersectionality: Power Dynamics in the UK's Violence Against Women and Girls Sector'
Starting the week thinking about Dr. Bipasha Ahmed’s keynote at #POWES2025 on how white feminism and the misappropriation of intersectionality shape power dynamics within the UK’s Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector. 🧵
