FEMINISM & PSYCHOLOGY
Scope & Guideline
Challenging Narratives through a Feminist Lens
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Feminist Psychological Theory:
The journal focuses on developing and critiquing feminist psychological theories that address women's experiences, identities, and mental health. It aims to challenge traditional psychological paradigms by integrating feminist perspectives. - Intersectionality and Diversity:
A core area of research includes the intersection of gender with other social categories such as race, class, sexuality, and disability, exploring how these intersections shape individual and collective experiences. - Critical Examination of Social Norms:
The journal critiques societal norms and practices that affect gendered experiences, including but not limited to motherhood, sexuality, and mental health. It seeks to expose and challenge systemic issues within psychological research and practice. - Empirical Research and Qualitative Methods:
Feminism & Psychology employs a range of methodologies, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research, to explore complex psychological issues through a feminist lens. - Activism and Social Justice:
The journal emphasizes the importance of social justice in psychological research, advocating for activism that addresses gendered injustices and promotes the well-being of marginalized populations.
Trending and Emerging
- Mental Health and Social Justice:
A growing emphasis on the interplay between mental health and social justice issues is evident, with research exploring how systemic inequalities impact psychological well-being, particularly for marginalized groups. - Experiences of Marginalized Communities:
There is an increased focus on the narratives and psychological experiences of marginalized communities, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, women of color, and disabled individuals, emphasizing the need for inclusive research. - Intersectional Feminism:
The journal is increasingly publishing works that adopt an intersectional approach, analyzing the complexities of identity and how various social categories intersect to shape individual experiences and societal dynamics. - Digital Feminism and Online Identities:
Emerging research on the effects of digital spaces on gender identities and activism is gaining traction, reflecting the impact of technology on feminist discourse and community-building. - Reproductive Justice and Agency:
Recent publications increasingly address themes of reproductive justice, agency, and autonomy, exploring how these concepts are navigated within various socio-cultural contexts.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Gender Roles:
Research centered around traditional gender roles and stereotypes appears to be waning, as the journal shifts towards more dynamic and intersectional understandings of gender that reflect contemporary societal changes. - Essentialist Views of Femininity:
There is a noticeable decrease in papers that promote essentialist views of femininity, indicating a move towards more nuanced and fluid conceptions of gender identity and expression. - Focus on Individual Pathologies:
The journal has moved away from studies that solely focus on individual psychological pathologies associated with gender, favoring research that examines broader systemic and structural factors affecting mental health. - Homogeneity in Feminist Perspectives:
Previous trends of homogenous feminist perspectives are declining as the journal increasingly embraces diverse feminist voices, including those from different cultural and socio-political contexts. - Historical Contexts of Feminism:
Research that predominantly focuses on historical contexts of feminism without connecting to current issues or debates has diminished, as the journal emphasizes relevance to contemporary feminist movements.
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