FEMSPEC
An interdisciplinary feminist journal dedicated to science fiction, fantasy, magical realism, surrealism, myth, folklore, and other supernatural genres.
FEMSPEC is a collectively-produced peer-reviewed journal run primarily by women. As such, we believe in a non-hierarchical community and work to make our space one of cooperation. All members are valued, listened to, and respected without regards to age, experience, or professional position. We encourage all voices to contribute to our cause through non-violent communication.
Femspec Vol 22, Issue 1, 2022
Editors Corner
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BATYA WEINBAUM. Introduction to 22.1
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Critical Essays
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ELIZABETH NICHOLS. Heroines and Female Affiliation: Women's Support Networks in Contemporary Film and Cosplay
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LAURA BIRKIN. The Protester's Tale – The Handmaid Costume as Feminist Dystopian Protest Rhetoric
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Creative Work
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ALICIA COLE. Amorgos
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BATYA WEINBAUM. HOWL Cacophony 2/4/2022
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BATYA WEINBAUM. I am Ode to Anne Waldman Woman
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ALICIA COLE. The Wolds
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SYLVIA KELSO. Veracunda Actress/Lucius Gladiator
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In Memoriam
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SALLY ABBOTT. Carol P. Christ (1945 – 2021): She Changed Us, She Touched Us
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Notes from the Inside
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TOLULOPE ADEUSI. Behind the Scenes
Conference Coverage
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LISA YASZEK et al. Accessing the Feminist Science Fiction Archive
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MARTHA JOY ROSE. About Mother Studies and the Theory of Motherness.
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Books and Media Reviewed
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COLLECTIVE REVIEW. Don't Look Up
MERRY BYRD. Healing through Play, a Surrealist Mandate
MERRY BYRD. History's Long Shadow and Heavy Weight
IRINA KUZMINA. Ishiguro, Kazuo. Klara and the Sun
MERRY BYRD. Setting & Sacrifice in Second-Half 2021 Speculative Fiction
NOLAN BOYD. The Wheel of Time, Season One
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