Special Issue: Feminist Theory as Feminist Praxis

As part of the launch of a new online journal housed at the University of New Mexico WS Program, we are soliciting articles addressing the themes of Feminist Theory as Feminist Practice, Feminist Theory, and Feminist Praxis.  As feminist theory becomes more important to the discipline and in changing both the theory and praxis of other departments and social movements, feminists themselves have debated the form and function of feminist theory. A key point of discussion and concern is the connection, or lack of connection, between feminist theory and feminist praxis.  Our goal is to resonate with the existing discourses on this topic in a way that opens space for new forms, a re-examination or re-telling of old forms, and, ambitiously, an answer to the Stanley & Wise (2000) question “Where is the revolution in feminist theory?”

Are there real and clear divides between theory and praxis? If there are slippages or spaces between the knowing and the doing what are they and how do they help us to both know and do? What are the criteria for defining praxis? What are the criteria for defining theory? Do these definitions hinder or help unite praxis and theory in feminism? We are hoping to open spaces for new and emerging scholars but will accept submissions from all scholars (academic and non-academic) interested in these issues.  We will accept both “traditional” and “experimental” essays as well as creative work.

Essays should deal specifically with feminism, be interdisciplinary, and show an understanding of intersectionality.  Co- and multi-authored submissions welcome.

Themes include but are not limited to the following:

Reading and Feminist Epistemology as Feminist Praxis

Engaging Feminist Activism

Praxis of Academic Feminism

Feminism as Individual and/or Communal shifts in Knowing and Doing

Feminist Collective Change

Re/Definitions of Feminist Praxis

Re/Definitions of Feminist Theory

Feminist Sciences as Feminist Praxis

Submission Guidelines:

Electronic submissions sent to ikerlee@unm.edu

Page length 10-25 double spaced

End notes and Bib single spaced (not part of page limit above)

Standard margin and font size (in conjunction with ADA regulations standard size is no less than 12 pt)

Please do NOT send bios, CVs, or names at this time as we will do a blind review – identifying material will be requested shortly after decisions are made.

Multiple Submission Guidelines:

Please do not submit any articles currently past first review in journals that do not allow multiple publications of your articles

Any material published in the special edition may also be shopped elsewhere post-publication

Editorial Board:
Danielle Albright, MA                        Sociology

Ime Kerlee, PhD                                 Women’s Studies

Lena Mcquade, ABD                         American Studies

If you have any questions please contact Dr. Ime Kerlee at ikerlee@unm.edu Your questions will be answered based on consensus of the entire Editorial Board.