Feminist Solidarity, Resistance, and Social Justice

Dear Colleagues,

Women around the world continue to grapple with persistent challenges related to systemic gender biases that undermine the full realization of women’s potential, hindering progress toward gender equality. Advocating for women’s rights and dismantling these barriers is crucial for fostering a more just and inclusive global society. Feminist solidarity and social justice should not be just ideals but lived realities. We invite scholars, activists and thought leaders to contribute to our upcoming Special Issue exploring the dynamic intersection of feminist solidarity and social justice. In a world marked by diverse struggles, this edition aims to amplify voices that champion equality, inclusivity and empowerment.

Themes to explore include:

1. Intersectional Feminism: Unravelling the complexities of intersectionality, examining how different forms of oppression intersect and compound, and proposing strategies for more inclusive advocacy.
2. Global Solidarity Movements: Sharing insights on international feminist movements fostering solidarity, breaking down barriers and challenging systemic inequalities across borders.
3. Empowerment Through Education: Exploring the transformative power of education in dismantling gender norms and empowering individuals to become advocates for social justice.
4. Media Representation: Analyzing the role of media in shaping the perceptions of feminism and social justice, and proposing strategies for a more inclusive representation.

For consideration in this journal, please submit your proposals and any questions to the Special Issue Guest Editor by 30 January 2024. Notification of acceptance will be provided by 15 February 2024. Final papers are due on 30 April 2024 for peer review.

Prof. Dr. Manijeh Daneshpour
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a double-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Social Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1800 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• social justice
• feminist solidarity
• intersectional feminism
• social movements
• equality
• global feminism