Medieval Studies: the Stakes of the Field (original) (raw)

Edited by M. Rambaran-Olm, M. Breann Leake, and Micah James Goodrich This is an issue of revolt. It revolts against those who find its contents, contributors, and contributions revolting. The global resurgence of fascist leaders, the violent terrorist attacks of white supremacists against communities of color, and the hateful rhetoric, with often deadly consequence, that has dominated our public and private forums of life make it all too clear that we must push back against institutionally-sanctioned cruelty with our collective might in order to protect each other and the futures that we imagine. Our calamitous times demand action, and this issue of postmedieval seizes our field’s megaphone.

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