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 2, 2022
Editors Corner
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BATYA WEINBAUM. Introduction to 22.2
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Submissions Call
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MIGUEL SEBASTIÁN MARTÍN. A Feminist Black Mirror? Rethinking Gender and Sexuality in the Digital Age Through Charlie Brooker's Dystopia
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Critical Essays
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MARCENE GANDOLFO. Revisioning Persephone: A Reflection on Gender and Identity
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NATALIE GRINNELL. The Challenge to Dominance Theory in Patricia Brigg's and Carrie Vaughn's Paranormal Romance Novels
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KIM HORNER. Whose Right to Choose? Control of Women's Reproductive Rights in The Gate to Women's Country and A Door Into Ocean
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Creative Work
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S. JAYE DAUER. Excerpts from the Abortion Law Amendment XXIX (Proposed by Congress, April 16, 20-; ratification completed June 12, 20-)
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EMMA SCOTT LAVIN. A Marked One's Dream
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MARIANNE PELLETIER. Unfolding Moments
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Event Coverage
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BATYA WEINBAUM. Coming out of Covid: Femspec Makes a Showing at Women's Music Festivals
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BATYA WEINBAUM. Women's Declaration International USA First National Convention: Reigniting the Women's Liberation Movement, Sept 23-25, 2022, Dupont Circle Hotel, Washington, DC
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Books and Media Reviewed
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MERRY LYND BYRD. Pregnancy and Motherhood Amidst (Other) Oppressions: Flowers for the Sea and Sorrowland
MERRY LYND BYRD. The All-Night Sun and Midsommar: Two Scandinavian Myth-Based Initiation Stories
GARY MACDONALD. Review of Kara Kennedy's Women's Agency in the Dune Universe
GARY MACDONALD. Review of Lemberg's The Unbalancing​
CARMINE SHANNON. Review of Mary Mackey's Creativity
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BATYA WEINBAUM. Review of The Second Coming of Joan
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PATRICK WILLIAMS. Review of John Mandel's Sea of Tranquility
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Books and Media Received
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