Reflections on Feminist Communication and Media Scholarship: Theory, Method, Impact

This collection highlights the work of ten distinguished feminist scholars who have made significant contributions to feminist communication and media research. The scholars reflect on their contributions and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women, marginalized people, and vulnerable populations, emphasizing the need for feminist communication and media scholarship to move beyond Eurocentrism and toward an ethics of care and global feminist positionality.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 30 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This collection brings together a remarkable group of ten distinguished feminist scholars whose work has been celebrated for its groundbreaking contributions to feminist communication and media research. These scholars have been recognized with the Teresa Award for the Advancement of Feminist Scholarship from the Feminist Scholarship Division (FSD) of the International Communication Association (ICA).

In their contributions, these scholars reflect on the significant advancements they have made in their respective subfields of media and communication scholarship. They offer invaluable insights into their own paths as feminist scholars, discussing matters of power, agency, privilege, ethics, intersectionality, resilience, and positionality. They candidly address their own shortcomings and struggles, while also envisioning potential future directions for the field.

One of the key themes that emerges from their reflections is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women, marginalized people, and vulnerable populations. They underscore the crucial need for feminist communication and media scholarship to move beyond Eurocentrism and embrace an ethics of care and a global feminist positionality.

This edited volume serves as a comprehensive and inspiring resource for students and scholars of feminist media and communication studies. It provides a wealth of knowledge and insights that will deepen their understanding of the complex issues and challenges faced by women and marginalized communities in the media and communication landscape.

The contributions of these ten distinguished scholars are a testament to the power of feminist scholarship and its ability to transform the field. Their work has laid the foundation for future generations of feminist researchers and activists to build upon and continue to push the boundaries of knowledge and understanding.

In conclusion, this collection is a must-read for anyone interested in feminist communication and media research. It offers a glimpse into the minds of some of the most influential feminist scholars in the world, and provides a valuable resource for students and scholars seeking to advance the field.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 152 x 226 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367609832