TSQ-Transgender Studies Quarterly
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering Research at the Intersection of Culture and Gender
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Intersectionality in Trans Studies:
The journal explores how various axes of identity, including race, sexuality, and class, intersect with gender identity, providing a nuanced understanding of the transgender experience. - Political Economy and Trans Activism:
Papers often examine the relationship between transgender identities and broader socio-economic structures, including capitalism, colonialism, and anti-Blackness, highlighting the political dimensions of trans activism. - Cultural Representations and Critiques:
TSQ publishes critical analyses of cultural texts, including literature, film, and performance, that engage with transgender identities, thereby contributing to the discourse on representation and visibility. - Historical Contextualization:
The journal emphasizes historical perspectives on transgender identities and movements, providing a historical lens through which contemporary issues can be understood. - Trans Health and Care:
A significant focus is placed on the health and well-being of transgender individuals, including discussions on medical practices, healthcare policies, and community-based care models. - Creative and Artistic Expressions:
TSQ encourages submissions that incorporate creative forms of expression—such as photography, art, and performance—into transgender studies, fostering a dialogue between academia and the arts.
Trending and Emerging
- Trans* Marxism and Political Economy:
An increasing number of papers are engaging with Marxist frameworks to analyze the political economy of transgender identity and activism, highlighting connections between capitalism and trans oppression. - Decolonial and Indigenous Perspectives:
Recent issues showcase a growing emphasis on decolonial thought and Indigenous perspectives within trans studies, challenging colonial narratives and advocating for the recognition of Indigenous gender identities. - Trans and Queer Migration:
There is a notable rise in scholarship addressing the experiences of transgender and queer migrants, particularly in contexts of illegalization, detention, and the impact of global migration policies on trans lives. - Environmental and Ecological Intersections:
Emerging discussions link transgender studies with environmental issues, exploring how ecological crises intersect with gender identities and the experiences of trans individuals. - Affective Politics and Care:
Recent publications are increasingly focusing on the politics of care within transgender communities, examining how affective relationships shape activism and community building. - Technoculture and Digital Identity:
The interplay between technology, social media, and transgender identity is gaining traction, with papers analyzing how digital spaces influence self-representation and community formation.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Gender Binaries:
There is a noticeable decline in papers that strictly adhere to traditional binary frameworks of gender. Instead, contemporary submissions are increasingly embracing non-binary, fluid, and expansive understandings of gender. - Cisnormative Feminism:
The discourse surrounding cisnormative feminism appears to be waning, as the journal shifts focus toward more inclusive feminist perspectives that critically engage with transgender issues and trans feminism. - Mainstream Trans Narratives:
The prevalence of mainstream narratives surrounding transgender identities, often centered on transition and identity affirmation, has decreased. TSQ is moving towards more radical, intersectional narratives that challenge these dominant frameworks. - Medicalization of Trans Identities:
There is a noticeable reduction in the emphasis on medicalized approaches to transgender identities, reflecting a broader critique of pathologization and the push for self-determination over medical intervention. - Individualism in Trans Activism:
The journal has seen a decline in submissions focusing on individualistic accounts of trans experiences, favoring instead collective, community-based narratives that emphasize solidarity and intersectional activism.
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