Brazilian Journalism Research (BJR) invites researchers to submit articles for the special issue "Collective Mobilization and Struggles: When Women Journalists Join Forces to Go to the Front Lines", to be published in 2027. The special issue is edited by Florence Le Cam (Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium), Manon Libert (Université de Mons, Belgium), and Paula Melani Rocha (State University of Ponta Grossa – UEPG, Brazil).
This call for papers seeks to expand the debate on the various forms of collective mobilization led by women journalists across different historical and geographical contexts. It aims to bring together research examining collectives, associations, networks, and other forms of organization dedicated to confronting gender inequalities, violence, and discrimination within the profession, as well as their contributions to transforming journalistic practices and enriching public debate.
Submissions are welcome on topics including, but not limited to, the role of women journalists in shaping female and feminist professional cultures; historical and contemporary mobilizations; media initiatives grounded in feminist or resistance perspectives; the challenges faced by women journalists of different races, ethnicities, classes, sexualities, and generations; and the history, diversity, and objectives of women's journalist collectives.
Important dates:
- Article submission deadline: October 1, 2026.
- Notification of acceptance: May 1, 2027.
- Publication of the special issue: August 30, 2027.
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CFP Mobilization and collective struggles ENG
CFP Mobilizações e lutas coletivas PT