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General Call for Papers – Journal of Resistance Studies

Deadline: April 30, 2025
To published in the issue: Spring 2026

The Journal of Resistance Studies (JRS) invites high-quality research submissions for the Spring 2026 issue. Our mission is to advance the emerging field of resistance studies by exploring how individuals, groups, and communities resist and transform power structures and relationships, whether within broader societal systems or everyday environments.

We are particularly interested in submissions that focus on resistance, including but not limited to:

  • Theoretical developments
  • Empirical research
  • Case studies

In addition to research articles, we welcome innovative formats, discussions, and creative outputs.

We are especially interested in content that explores activist perspectives and fosters engagement between research and activism or the practice of resistance. Activists interested in contributing are encouraged to contact us.

We also strongly encourage submissions from researchers and activists with diverse backgrounds, even – or especially – those offering perspectives that may challenge Western academic concepts.

Why Publish with Us?

The Journal of Resistance Studies is dedicated to fostering research that not only advances academic discourse but also supports real-world activism and resistance. As an independent journal, we strive to make our content accessible and actively promote the journal and your articles. In addition to using mainstream academic platforms in North America and Europe, we aim to reach broader audiences.

From 2025, we are launching a new strategy to increase visibility. As an independent journal, we are committed to amplifying the impact of every article and supporting our authors.

At the same time, we uphold the highest standards of quality. Since we aim to establish resistance studies as a recognized field, it is crucial that submissions align with our focus on resistance.

Submission Guidelines

We accept original research articles, essays, and reviews that align with our vision. Please visit our submissions page for detailed author guidelines.

Let’s work together to develop a field that empowers resistance in practice and thought.

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Thanks for considering a submission to the Journal of Resistance Studies! Before we get started, we just want to make sure that everything is ready. JRS receives more submissions than we can publish. As a journal for a relatively new academic field, it is important for us to publish texts that contribute to developing 'Resistance Studies' with theoretical ideas, high quality empirical material, interesting analysis, and/or cases from a wide spectra of societal contexts.

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  • Have a clear focus on 'resistance' and how resistance influences power relations?
  • Contribute to our theoretical understanding of resistance, or is a better fit for the sociology of social movement field?
  • Include an abstract, citations, and a reference list?
  • Does it follow the guidelines in our policy statement?

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