Feminist Studies in Religion Blog (FSR Blog) is the site persona under which collective information is posted.
Similar to the Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion, we welcome a variety of contributions that focus on women's experience or on gender as a category of analysis, and that further feminist theory, consciousness, and practice as they pertain to a weblog format.
If you would like to submit material for consideration to be posted by FSR Blog, email Blog(at)fsrinc.org.
By Christy Cobb. In the United States, female undergraduate students are twice as likely to experience rape than to be robbed. Approximately 13% of all students—male and female; graduate and undergraduate—experience sexual assault or rape. These statistics are likely not a surprise to those of us who regularly teach undergraduate students, like myself. What might […]
The FSR Blog has an ongoing open call at all times. We accept open submissions on any topic that engages feminism and religion. You can find the blog’s complete blog submission guidelines here. All submissions and inquiries should be sent to [email protected].
The FSR Blog is issuing an Open Call for a new @theTable series on Black Women & Religion in Speculative Fiction. We are looking for blogs that explore themes of Black womanhood, religion/spirituality, and feminism in fantasy, science fiction, magical realism, time travel, etc. Blogs on Black women authors and characters are welcome. Some guiding […]
By Emma Cieslik. Gabrielle Cerince, Devotee of the Goddess, smeared period blood across her cheeks, then her forehead, then down her neck before licking her fingers. On July 2nd, 2023, Cerince shared a reel of this Blood Magic and Womb Ritual on Instagram. In patriarchal religious institutions and societies, Cerince explains during the video, period blood […]
By Oluwatomisin “Tomi” Oredein. “It is a form of struggle and survival, an epistemic existence-based response and practice—most especially by colonial and racialized subjects—against the colonial matrix of power in all of its dimensions, and for the possibilities of an otherwise.” – cultural theorist Catherine Walsh on decoloniality Decolonization Decolonization—the active and actual commitment to […]
Interview by Michal Raucher and Sharon Jacob. The FSR Blog has benefitted from brilliant and dedicated student interns who served as submissions editor. As Jennifer Maidrand wraps up her role as a student intern, she is moving over to the FSR board with our deep appreciation. We (co-chairs Michal Raucher and Sharon Jacob) received so […]
By Andrea Corso Johnson. The Magnificat is the first of four “hymns” in Luke’s Gospel. Although located in the New Testament, the Magnificat is closely connected to the Hebrew Bible (or Old Testament). Its structure and thematic expression are similar to Hannah’s song (I Sam. 2:1-10). It also bears similarity to the Hebrew Bible theme, […]
By Sharon Jacob and Leonard McMahon. The current hostility among representatives on both sides of the aisle sheds important light on the relationship between respectability politics and speech. It is sadly yet another experiment where people of color (POC), who historically have relied on their voices to communicate grievance, can test whether the right words […]
Feminist Studies in Religion (FSR) is looking to fill the role of Submissions Editor for the FSR BLOG. This position will begin on July 1, 2022. The Submissions Editor position is a paid internship with a $13,500 stipend to be paid semiannually. This position comes with no health or retirement benefits. This job is best […]
By Miriam Eve Mora. The Internet has been rejoicing in “Zelenskyy the Hottie,” praising his role as a leader ready to heroically sacrifice himself for his nation, and creating around him a following of American superfans. As we applaud him from afar, focusing on his image, we are, unfortunately, also relieving ourselves of some responsibility, […]