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Frontiers A Journal of Women Studies

A project of University of Nebraska Press (see other related projects).

About

One of the premier publications in the field of feminist and gender studies, Frontiers has distinguished itself for its diverse and decisively interdisciplinary publication agenda that explores the critical intersections among—to name a few dimensions—gender, race, sexuality, and transnationalism. Many landmark articles in the field have been published in Frontiers, thus critically shaping the fields of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies.

Peer Review: This publication uses peer review for some or all submissions. Check for details.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States
Established in 1975

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Published 3 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication
Published 3 x per year

AI Policy

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Audience:

Scholars.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette: 7,500 - 12,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Place/Regions: See guidelines.
Sexuality/Gender: Women/Female issues, See guidelines.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Scholars.

Lengths:

Article: Up to 12,000 words.
Essay: Up to 12,000 words.

Styles:

Academic, Critical.

Topics:

Sexuality/Gender: Gender studies, Women/Female issues.
Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, Social issues.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Scholars.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Place/Regions: See guidelines.
Sexuality/Gender: Women/Female issues, See guidelines.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Scholars.

Lengths:

Artwork: Unknown number of pieces.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media, including...
Illustration.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Place/Regions: See guidelines.
Sexuality/Gender: Women/Female issues, See guidelines.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Image.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Frontiers Submission Statistics

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Accuracy
We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 21 Nov 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 21 Sep 2025.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 10:02 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 09 Sep 2026

We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.

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