The European Conference on Politics and Gender (ECPG) will take place from 15–17 June 2026 at Newcastle University. Organised by the Standing Group on Gender and Politics of the European Consortium for Political Research, the biennial conference brings together scholars from around the world to discuss current research on gender, sexuality, intersectionality, and politics.
Here we have collected our book recommendations for the conference:
Joy, Reflections, Resistance – LGBTIQ+ Lived Realities in Africa
Scholarly and Activist Perspectives
edited by Mariel Reiss and Ayodele Sogunro
This book brings together activist and scholarly perspectives from different African countries on the multifaceted lived realities of LGBTIQ+ persons, exploring their experiences of violence and their resistance strategies. It examines the impact of colonial legacies, the solidarity across LGBTIQ+ communities, and the ways in which scholars and activists can connect and foster practices of solidarity.
Materializing Fairness
Addressing Gender in Design and Tech
edited by Julia-Constance Dissel and Melanie Levick-Parkin
Women continue to be underrepresented in tech and design, resulting in their needs and perspectives being frequently overlooked. Addressing this gender gap requires substantial efforts across both academia and industry. While discussions around gender theories and the challenges of tackling tech and design from stereotypical viewpoints have increased, the focus often remains on the negative aspects. What is missing is a comprehensive look at real progress and the mechanisms driving it. This book closes that gap by showcasing successful initiatives and projects across various sectors – ranging from academia to industry, and from product design to engineering.
Psychology’s Feminist Voices from Turkey
Knowledge, Activism, and Transformative Practices
edited by Ayçe Feride Yılmaz
This book introduces feminist psychologists, activists, and therapists in Turkey who blur the boundaries between scholarship, practice, and advocacy. Covering feminist approaches in methodology, therapy, politics, and education, it explores how they challenge patriarchal structures. Through lived experiences and research, the book highlights feminist psychology as a force for justice, healing, and solidarity.
Contested Social and Ecological Reproduction
Impacts of States, Social Movements, and Civil Society in Times of Crisis
edited by Antonia Kupfer and Constanze Stutz
Humanity has not succeeded in securing the basis of life for all people. A major reason is the dominant global capitalist economy, which is based on the exploitation and use of nature—but this state of affairs is not accepted by everyone. This book provides a close socio-analytical look at how states, social movements, and civil society actors deal with this polycrisis.
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