We are pleased to announce a call for papers for a forthcoming special issue of EJSP: “The New Gender Wars: The Social Psychology of Anti-Gender Movements and the Manosphere”, guest edited by Morgana Lizzio-Wilson (University of Exeter), Gosia Mikolajczak (Australian National University), and Danny Osborne (University of Auckland).
In recent years, anti-gender movements have gained significant traction globally. These movements critique a range of issues related to gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights, often viewing progress in these areas as threats to traditionally defined gender roles and identities, as well as the prevailing social order. Examples include so-called ‘manosphere’ groups who believe feminism erodes men’s rights, female-led groups like ‘Tradwives’ who romanticise 1950s-style gender roles, and trans exclusionary radical ‘feminists’ (TERFs) who seek to reinforce the gender binary and erase trans identities. This special issue seeks to understand the psychological needs and identity processes that underpin anti-gender groups, the mechanisms through which these movements radicalise and mobilise support, and their impact on human rights and social cohesion.
The full call for papers can be found here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/10990992/homepage/call-for-papers/new-gender-wars.
Submission Process
Interested authors should submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by 15th November 2025 via this link: https://exe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cHdhIF1ozURNNhs.
Your EOI should include:
- Tentative manuscript title
- Corresponding author contact details
- Author names and affiliations
- A brief description of the manuscript (max 600 words)
Summary of Important Dates
- 15th Nov 2025 – EOI deadline
- 15th Dec 2025 – Notification of selected proposals
- 31st Mar 2026 – Full manuscript submission deadline
- 30th Jun 2026 – First review decisions
- 15th Sep 2026 – Final revised manuscripts due