[Bilimsel Haber] CFP: Feminist Theory as Praxis (3/25/06; online journal issue)

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From: Ime Kerlee <ikerlee@unm.edu>

CFP: "Feminist Theory as Feminist Praxis"
Deadline: March 25, 2006
Format: Email attachment in word (please scan for viruses before sending)
Citations: parenthetical in text, endnotes, and bibliography
Pages: 10-25 not including end notes and bibliography
Language: English

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 Praxis, 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
Catherine Berkenfield, ABD	Linguistics
Ime Kerlee, PhD		Womenâ&#65533;&#65533;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.


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Dr. Ime Kerlee, Graduate Advisor
Women's Studies Program - MVH 2136
MSC06 3900
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131-0001
(505) 277 -3467 and FAX: (505) 277-0267
ikerlee@unm.edu

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