SQS, the Journal of Queer Studies in Finland, is published by Suomen Queer-tutkimuksen Seura - Sällskapet för Queerforskning i Finland - the Society of Queer Studies in Finland (SQS). The society was founded on July 6th, 2004 in order to promote Queer Studies in Northern Europe. It supports queer research and critical, theoretical and empirical explorations of genders and sexualities. This includes research on lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual issues. Although the society encompasses these issues, it advocates a critical approach on all existing categories.

SQS respects the ground breaking work of gay and lesbian studies - with a critical view or a Queer Eye. The society also reminds us of the importance of studying heteronormativity as well as heterosexualities. The focus is on research, which deconstructs and questions existing categories of identity and hegemonies of discourse. As a community of scholars and students, SQS engages ideas and interpretations in a multidisciplinary manner. The society participates in public debates and seeks to establish connections with other societies, communities and researchers. The society also aspires to strengthen the academic status of scholars who do queer research. The goal of the Journal of Queer Studies in Finland is to support the Society of Queer Studies in Finland in its actions and aims to make queer studies more visible by offering a multidisciplinary forum for research. In addition, the journal provides a forum for debate and discussion.

The Journal of Queer Studies in Finland is trilingual: it publishes articles, commentaries and reviews written in Finnish, Swedish and English, and we welcome submissions of articles and other texts in all three languages. While the Journal of Queer Studies in Finland reminds US about the instability of existing normativities, it still yields to certain academic norms that ensure the validity and reliability of research. Hence the Journal of Queer Studies in Finland is a peer-reviewed academic journal. The anonymity of the writers and reviewers is maintained to ensure the impartiality of the reviewer's comments. Articles submitted will be peer reviewed and commented on by at least two referees, who are experts on the author's particular field. Commentaries, reviews and other submitted texts are reviewed by the editorial board.

The Journal of Queer Studies in Finland is published twice a year, during late spring and early winter. Article and other text submissions will be accepted throughout the year. The journal is an open access journal so it
is available online for anyone to read free of charge.

Information for contributors / Ohjeita kirjoittajille (.rtf)
In Finnish. If planning to write in other languages, please contact editors for further details.
Email addresses found below.