Lilith: A Feminist History Journal

26/03/2026

Lilith: A Feminist History Journal: Number 31 is officially... PUBLISHED!

Lilith 31 is now available online with ANU Press. The 2025 edition includes an introductory commentary by members of the Lilith editorial board, four diverse research articles, and an array of book reviews. You can acess the full edition of Lilith 31 here: https://doi.org/10.22459/LFHJ.31

Across our socials over the next few weeks, we will be placing a 'Social Media Spotlight' on one of our four research articles on gender-based issues and experiences in twentieth-century Australia and Britain. We look forward to shining a light on the diverse world of research by emerging historians!

The 2025 Lilith presents four research articles focused on gender-based issues and experiences in twentieth-century Australia and Britain. The Australian-focused articles examine Lillie Beirne’s maternal feminism and related campaigns for social credit in the 1930s and 1940s, and how the ‘Citrus...

11/03/2026

Lilith: A Feminist History Journal: Number 31 is officially... 'Coming Soon' to ANU Press!

The dazzling face of the 2025 issue is a ‘Citrus Queen’ from the beauty pageants of South Australia’s Riverina region. She is featured in one of four Australian-focused articles in this issue, along with ten book reviews spanning diverse thematic terrain. For more detail on what's to come, see the ANU Press website. https://press.anu.edu.au/publications/journals/lilith/lilith-feminist-history-journal-number-31

Keep your eyes peeled (pun intended) for any updates on the upcoming release!

29/01/2026

In addition to our extended CFP our 2026 issue... We are on the look out for book reviewers! If you're interested in writing a review of any of the books listed, or have a book you'd like to suggest, email [email protected] by 13 Feb.

29/01/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

We are happy to announce our CFP for our 2026 issue has been extended to 13 February 2026. If you are interested in getting your original research published in Lilith, now is your chance!

We are delighted to open our call for papers for our 2026 issue! In particular, we invite those who presented at the AWHN/Lilith symposium last week to consider turning their paper into a research article or reflection to contribute to the 2026 issue. As usual, we are also seeking original research articles on any Australian or international topic in the areas of women's, feminist, and gender history. Submissions and inquiries should be directed to [email protected]. CFP closes 30 January 2026.

03/12/2025

We are delighted to open our call for papers for our 2026 issue! In particular, we invite those who presented at the AWHN/Lilith symposium last week to consider turning their paper into a research article or reflection to contribute to the 2026 issue. As usual, we are also seeking original research articles on any Australian or international topic in the areas of women's, feminist, and gender history. Submissions and inquiries should be directed to [email protected]. CFP closes 30 January 2026.

21/10/2025

We're delighted to announce that we have a draft program for our upcoming joint symposium with the Australian Women's History Network AND that registrations for the symposium are open! The symposium runs over the 24th and 25th of November as part of the CHASS conference being at the University of Melbourne that week and we have a fantastic program lined up, including a plenary panel of former Lilith Collective members reflecting on the journal's 40th anniversary, a reception for all former Lilith members, a panel on the ‘Transformative Ambitions’ of women’s and feminist histories, and another plenary panel on ‘Speaking Out: Indigenous and Palestinian Solidarities'. Don't miss what is sure to be a memorable symposium!

Registrations close 3 November!

Registrations link: https://events.humanitix.com/nurturing-feminist-histories

Draft program available here:https://www.auswhn.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Draft-Program-6-October-1.pdf

26/08/2025

We've extended the CFP deadline for the upcoming Lilith/AWHN symposium! You now have until Monday 8 September to send through your paper title, abstract, and bio - we look forward to receiving them and seeing you in November!

20/08/2025

We're on the hunt for some new members to join our vibrant and supportive editorial collective!

We invite all postgraduate students and Early Career Researchers with an interest in women’s, feminist, or gender history to submit an Expression of Interest. New members will work as part of the Collective team and in conjunction with the Australian Women’s History Network’s team of national convenors to produce the 2026 issue of the Journal, coordinate Lilith's bi-annual symposium, and gain journal and editorial experience! Commitment level involves one monthly zoom meeting, assisting in shepherding articles through peer review, and working with a team to coordinate symposiums and support the on-going running of the journal. Interested applicants should send their current CV to [email protected].

EOIs due Friday 19th September. Please share amongst your relevant networks and with anyone you know who might be interested!

28/05/2025

We are delighted to announce the details of our 2025 symposium - a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Lilith in collaboration with the Australian Women's History Network. Hosted by the University of Melbourne over 24-25 November, the two-day symposium is centred around the past, present, and future of feminist history, and we encourage speakers to engage with Lilith's extensive back catalogue.

Our CFP is also now open for the symposium - submissions are due COB 29 August 2025. Please note all speakers must be AWHN members.

16/04/2025

We're looking for book reviewers! If you're interested in writing a review of any of the below books, or have another book you'd like to suggest, email us an EOI by 30 April!

19/03/2025

We're excited to announce that Lilith is officially on LinkedIn! 📚♀️⚧️

As we expand our social media platforms, please follow us to keep up to date with our latest issues, publications, and call for papers!

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17/01/2025

We are very excited to announce that we are now accepting submissions for our 2025 issue! If you've got an original piece of research in women's, feminist or gender history, we'd love to receive it! Please direct all submissions & enquiries to [email protected] by Friday 28 Feb