Journal of Femininities Published by Brill Visit the Journal
About This Resource
The Journal of Femininities is the first academic journal devoted entirely to the study of femininities. Published by Brill, it offers a dedicated outlet for scholarship on femininity — treating it as an academic discipline in its own right, rather than a subcategory of gender or women's studies.
The journal publishes peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary research from fields including sociology, psychology, gender studies, education, public health, political science, media studies, legal studies, and family science. It welcomes both qualitative and quantitative empirical work, as well as critical essays, theoretical papers, book reviews, and arts-based contributions.
Importantly, the journal understands "femininity" as a construct that overlaps with but is separate from "woman" or "female" — making it a valuable resource for anyone studying how femininity is perceived, constructed, regulated, or devalued across intersectional axes of race, sexuality, disability, class, body size, religion, culture, and gender.
Why This Matters for Educators & Researchers
- For educators: The journal provides accessible, rigorous scholarship that can inform curriculum development around gender, identity, and social justice — particularly useful for those teaching about femmephobia, gender norms, and intersectionality
- For researchers: It's the go-to venue for femininity-focused scholarship and a strong place to publish work that centres femininity as a framework or variable, rather than treating it as secondary to masculinity
- Interdisciplinary reach: The journal actively supports work that crosses disciplinary boundaries, making it relevant whether you're in psychology, sociology, education, law, or the arts