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Contact: Darnell J. Bradley at djbradley@stritch.edu

I am looking for manuscript submissions from academics and queer activists for possible publication in a book I am editing which deals with the struggle for social equity for the transgender community of color. I am seeking a variety of chapters, some academic and some more personal in nature. I ask that all contributors speak from their hearts about their lifetime experiences both before and after becoming an academic and/or queer activist.

For those of you who are familiar with the Scholarly Personal Narrative methodology advanced by Robert James Nash (as used in this book, http://www.amazon.com/Queer-Community-Continuing-Struggle-Justice/dp/0972441948/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1288817887&sr=1-1), I would encourage you to consider this as a methodology for your chapter. I anticipate the book will be useful as a text in college/university courses around the United States. I also hope to find a readership among those interested in learning more about the struggle for social equity for all regardless of sexual orientation.

Your manuscript must be written in APA format, and be no longer than twenty to twenty-five pages including notes and references. Equally as important, your manuscript must be focused around one theme such as the coming out process, transitioning, passing, race, social class, interpersonal relationships/marriage, workplace discrimination, or media portrayal.

I would like to request a one page prospectus be submitted by November 26th, 2010. If you are unable to submit a prospectus by 11/26/2011, and would still like to contribute, please let me know. Final manuscripts must be sent electronically as a Word document. The final manuscripts will be due in early March 2011. If you plan to submit a manuscript or have questions, please contact me at djbradley@stritch.edu.

Please feel free to forward this to others who might be interested in contributing.