Call for Contributions:
Eras of Feminism

Feminism is often (mis)represented as one coherent movement with aligned beliefs. Yet, we have seen how feminist discourses can simultaneously empower and exclude (Hooks, 1984). In addition, arguments that were contextualised in, say, the 1970’s may hold new meaning in 2023 and beyond, for example reproductive rights and the overturning of Roe Vs Wade.

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“There is a danger of artificially constructing a common position out of what is, in effect, a continuum of views” (Annandale and Clarke 1996, 20). For this reason, we have leant into the idea of “eras” rather than “waves” as our theme this year, to subvert this idea of cohesive feminist movements and instead focus on moments in time from the ever-changing landscape of feminism.

As individuals within a pop-culture landscape, we can’t help but nod to our theme’s namesake, “so, make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it” (Swift, 2022).

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With this in mind, our 6th issue will explore the eras of feminism(s) through a temporal and spacial lens. Coinciding with the Center for Women’s Studies 40th anniversary, our 6th issue will publish both peer reviewed articles and creative submissions that reflect on feminism’s past, present and future. We’re looking for articles or creative pieces that question, re-examine or resituate feminist debates within different contexts, times and spaces. Below is a list of examples of potential topics:

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• Inclusion/exclusion

• Intersectional theories (that include but is not exclusive to: queer, trans, race, disability)

• Under/over representation

• Privileged voices

• Hierarchies

• Global feminism(s)

• Pop culture feminism(s)

• Feminism and social media

• Nostalgia

• Defining moments/Feminist histories

• Policing feminism (the good/bad feminist)

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We are open to submissions from any self-identified feminists, both in and out of academia, and like CWS we pride ourselves on our intersectional feminist values. If there’s any way that we can support your submission or anything further that you’d like to discuss in relation to this open call, please get in touch. We accept academic essays as well as cultural commentary and creative work. We encourage submissions in all mediums of art and critical thought, including but not limited to essays, photo essays, poetry, videos, illustrations.

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Critical academic articles should be maximum 2000 words (plus references). Creative pieces should be accompanied by a statement and bio of maximum 350 words (combined). We allow for multiple submissions of up to one article and two creative works.