Feminist Media Studies
Scope & Guideline
Shaping the Future of Feminist Media Scholarship
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research on Gender and Media:
The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, drawing from cultural studies, sociology, communication, and feminist theory to analyze the representation of gender across diverse media forms. - Critical Analysis of Media Representations:
A core focus is the critical examination of media representations of women and gender minorities, exploring how these portrayals shape public perceptions and reinforce or challenge societal norms. - Exploration of Digital Feminist Activism:
The journal investigates the role of digital media in feminist activism, including how social media platforms facilitate movements like #MeToo and the ways in which digital spaces enable new forms of feminist expression. - Global Perspectives on Feminism:
Feminist Media Studies aims to include global perspectives, addressing how feminism is articulated and practiced in different cultural contexts, particularly in non-Western societies. - Focus on New Media and Technology:
The journal explores the implications of emerging technologies and new media on feminist discourses, including how these platforms create opportunities and challenges for feminist activism.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality in Feminist Discourse:
There is a growing trend towards intersectionality, with an emphasis on how race, class, sexuality, and other identities intersect with gender in media representations and feminist activism. - Digital Activism and Social Media:
Research focusing on the role of social media in facilitating feminist activism has surged. Scholars are exploring how platforms like Twitter and Instagram serve as spaces for feminist discourse and community building. - Queer and Trans Perspectives:
Emerging themes include queer and trans perspectives within feminist media studies, examining how these identities are represented in media and how they challenge traditional feminist narratives. - Mental Health and Feminism:
There is an increasing focus on the intersections between mental health and feminist issues, particularly as they relate to media portrayals and the impact of social media on women's mental health. - Global Feminisms:
Recent publications are increasingly highlighting global feminist movements and perspectives, especially from the Global South, reflecting a more inclusive approach to feminist media studies.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Feminist Critiques:
There has been a noticeable decline in papers focused solely on traditional feminist critiques of media. As the discourse around feminism has evolved, scholars are increasingly integrating intersectionality and diverse perspectives rather than relying solely on established feminist frameworks. - Narrow Studies of Female Representation:
Research that exclusively examines female representation without considering intersectional factors has decreased, indicating a shift towards more nuanced analyses that include race, class, sexuality, and other identities. - Historical Feminist Perspectives:
There appears to be a waning interest in purely historical analyses of feminism in media, as contemporary issues and immediate cultural critiques take precedence in the journal's focus.
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