[ecrea] CFP Feminism and Sound Commentary and Criticism Feminist Media Studies

FEMINIST MEDIA STUDIES
Commentary and Criticism Call for Papers


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*16.6 Feminism and Sound *

Feminist analysis of media is a field that has arguably been dominated 
by the visual. From selfies to music videos to films, feminist media 
scholars have done important work to unpack the way representations of 
gender /look/. But how does gender /sound/ in contemporary media? How 
are femininity, masculinity, and other expressions of gender represented 
sonically across media platforms? Podcasts, Instagrams, Vines, streaming 
music, and traditional formats such as radio, television, and film, all 
present a rich ground for the study of sound from a feminist 
perspective. This issue of Commentary and Criticism invites essay 
contributions specifically on feminist approaches to sound in relation 
to a range of media. We are particularly interested in submissions from 
beyond North America and the UK.

Possible paper topics include, but are certainly not limited to, the 
following:

   * Gendered soundscapes
   * Gender and speech
   * Gender and sound art
   * Feminist approaches to sound design in screen cultures
   * Women’s production of sound media
   * Feminist radio studies
   * Feminist readings of podcasts
   * Sonic performances of gender in popular music

The Commentary and Criticism section of /Feminist Media Studies/ aims to 
publish brief (~1000 words), timely responses to current issues in 
feminist media culture, for an international readership. Submissions may 
pose a provocation, describe work in progress, or propose areas for 
future study. We will also consider book and event reviews, as well as 
contributions that depart from traditional academic formats. We 
encourage all submissions to strategically mobilize critique to also 
offer a productive contribution to both feminist politics and media 
studies. Submissions must go beyond mere description in order to be 
considered for publication in Commentary and Criticism.


Please submit contributions by *22**^nd **July 2016*, via email to guest 
editor, Philippa Lovatt ((Philippa.Lovatt /at/ stir.ac.uk) 
<mailto:(Philippa.Lovatt /at/ stir.ac.uk)>) as well as standing editors, Susan 
Berridge ((Susan.Berridge /at/ stir.ac.uk)) and Laura Portwood-Stacer 
((lportwoodstacer /at/ gmail.com)). Questions and expressions of interest can 
also be addressed to Drs. Lovatt, Berridge and Portwood-Stacer in 
advance of the deadline.


Email submissions directly to Philippa Lovatt, Susan Berridge and Laura 
Portwood-Stacer, as submissions for Commentary and Criticism will not be 
correctly processed if submitted through the main /Feminist Media 
Studies/ site.


Please be sure to follow the /Feminist Media Studies/ style guide, which 
can be found at the following link: 
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/journal.asp?issn=1468-0777&linktype=44



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