The NWSAJ publishes interdisciplinary and multicultural feminist scholarship linking theory, activism, and education. In addition to essays focusing on feminist scholarship and reviews of books, teaching materials, and films, the journal regularly includes such features as Reports and Observations, and Dialogues. A sample article of the type of scholarship the Journal embraces can be viewed here. The NWSA Journal is published three times a year by Johns Hopkins University Press.
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Focus: Interdisciplinary articles that link feminist research, theory, and interpretation. Also includes articles and reports on teaching and activism.
Affiliation: The NWSA Journal is the flagship publication of the National Women’s Studies Association. Though independently incorporated, the NWSA Journal shares with the organization the goal of fostering research and dialogue among those dedicated to feminist education and change. The NWSA Journal encourages authors and reviewers to join the National Women's Studies Association if they are not already members.
Frequency of publication: 3 issues per year
Circulation: 1300 to 1400
Blind refereed, with an acceptance rate of 18%
Review period: 3-6 months
Available online:
Johns Hopkins University Press
Previous Host Institutions:
The Ohio State University, Mary Jo Wagner, editor (1988–1991, volumes 1–3)
University of New Hampshire, Patrocinio Schweickart, editor (1992–1997, volumes 4–9)
Appalachian State University, Margaret McFadden, editor (1998–2003, volumes 10–15)
Iowa State University, Brenda Daly, editor (2004–2007, volumes 16–19)
Louisiana State University, Rebecca Ropers-Huilman, editor (2007-2008, volume 20)
