RHN 55/2025 | Call
Organisers: Dina Bolokan (Univ. of Bath) and Prisca Pfammatter (Bern Univ.)
December 2025, online event and publication
Deadline for submissions: 30 June 2025
Call for Papers:
Thinking agriculture from the margins - Intersectional perspectives
The old image of the farm was a white, male-centered unit of production. Over the years the role of women, of migrant workers, of queers, were made visible. As contributions of “the margins” gain recognition, new social and ecological relationships are gaining prominence—reshaping how we think about agriculture, sustainability, and justice. With this Call for Papers we encourage scholars to (re)think agriculture from the margins. What alternative models exist beyond traditional family farming and extractivist agricultural systems? And how might marginalized perspectives – such as those of queer, racialized, and migrantized individuals – contribute to the development of sustainable and socially just agricultural practices? Furthermore, how do issues of racism, disability, and social justice intersect with access to farmland and natural resources?
These critical questions lie at the heart of our Call for Papers, which seeks to explore intersectional approaches to sustainable agriculture. This call invites scholars and practitioners to engage with the socio-ecological dimensions of sustainability, centering marginalized perspectives that challenge dominant narratives and foster more inclusive, resilient agricultural practices.
We welcome contributions that critically engage with, but are not limited to, the following themes:
- Gendered and Sexual Relations
- Queer Perspectives on Farm Life and Work
- Migration and Racism in Agriculture
- Disability and Agriculture
- Human and More-Than-Human Relationships
- Practical Examples and Case Studies
- Future Visions for Sustainable Agriculture
More information and the call as PDF can be found here.
Submission Formats
We encourage diverse forms of contributions, including but not limited to:
- Empirical research papers utilizing quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approaches to generate new insights on intersectionality, sustainability, and justice in agriculture.
- Theoretical reflections offering novel conceptual frameworks and critical analyses.
- Unconventional formats, such as interviews with practitioners, ethnographic portraits of initiatives, or artistic/creative engagements, provided they are grounded in relevant theoretical and methodological frameworks.
Submission Guidelines
We invite contributions from a range of disciplines, including but not limited to rural studies, sociology, agricultural sciences, gender studies, migration studies, disability studies, anthropology, and environmental studies.
Deadlines
- Abstract submission (max. 300 words): June 30, 2025
- Notification of acceptance: July 31, 2025
- Full paper submission to editors: November 30, 2025
- Full paper submission to journal: February 1, 2026
Online Event
In December 2025, we plan to host an online workshop where all contributing authors will present their work and engage in collective discussion. A scheduling survey will be conducted in August among the selected contributors to determine a suitable date.
Contact & Submission
Please submit your abstracts to:
Dr. Dina Bolokan (bolokan@protonmail.com), University of Bath (Postdoctoral Scholar, Politics and International Studies)
Prisca Pfammatter (prisca.pfammatter@unibe.ch), University of Bern (PhD candidate in Geography)
Publication Plan
Following the selection process, we will seek to publish selected papers in a special issue of a relevant academic journal, such as the Journal of Rural Studies, The Journal of Peasant Studies or Agriculture and Human Values.