FEMSPEC
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FEMSPECEntry/Object ID
2024.2.1Description
An interdisciplinary feminist journal dedicated to science fiction, fantasy, magical realism, surrealism, myth, folklore, and other supernatural genres.Context
From the FEMSPEC website: "The editorial group grew out of a concern of the dominance of realism in journals that published feminist literary criticism or creative works. A group of us decided to found our own journal, the first issue of which appeared in September 1999; in the process of which, our organization grew. Our impetus came from the collectively perceived lack of attention to science fiction, fantasy, magical realism and supernatural works in feminist journals and audiences; the lack of consistently developed levels of feminism in science fiction criticism; and the inadequacy of magical realist publishing outlets and forums in the United States. The first issue was well-received. Since then, the founding editor-in-chief, Batya Weinbaum, was offered a position teaching Multicultural Literature at Cleveland State University, where the journal was housed for five years. Subsequently she went on to take other positions at Pacifica Graduate Institute, East Carolina University, and SUNY-Empire State College-Center for Distance Learning, where she taught for nine years. She has been teaching primarily at the American Public University System since 2013; the journal has been surviving independent of university support, on its own, which is why your donations and subscriptions are most welcome."Category
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