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Feminism & Family Studies

Feminism and Family Studies

The Feminism and Family Studies Section works to integrate feminist scholarship and perspectives into theory, research, and applied work with families. Two awards in honor of Jessie Bernard are presented annually to students and new professional NCFR members. Focus Group: GLBTSA

Elizabeth A. Sharp, Chair (2013)

Visit the Feminism & Family Studies Section listserv page to email all section members.

Related Focus Groups (click the links to go to each Focus Group page): 

A Focus Group consists of a set of NCFR members with a specific family life interest that is related to an existing NCFR Section, but that is not the sole focus of that Section.

Feminism & Family Studies Section News


Section Officers

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Feminism and Family Studies Section Member List

Directory of Feminism & Family Studies Section members as of July 19, 2012.

Feminism & Family Studies Mentor Program

Section Awards

The Feminism and Family Studies Section sponsors the Jessie Bernard Outstanding Research Proposal from a Feminist Perspective Award and the Jessie Bernard Outstanding Contribution to Feminist Scholarship Paper Award.

2012 Jessie Bernard Outstanding Research Proposal from a Feminist Perspective
Lori Kinkler, Clark University
"Lesbian, Gay, and Heterosexual Single Adoptive Parents by Choice: Perceived Stigma, Challenges, and Support"

2012 Jessie Bernard Contribution to Feminist Scholarship Paper Award
Hyun-Kyung You, Central Michigan University
The Intersection of Motherhood and Disability: Being a 'Good' Korean Mother to an 'Imperfect' Child"

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Section Governance

The bylaws of the National Council on Family Relations shall govern the feminism and Family Studies Section in all of its practices. The bylaws of this section shall not conflict with the bylaws of the National Council on Family Relations.