Encyclopedia of Women's Folklore and Folklife

Browsing through the entries of this encyclopaedia may be for many a surprising experience. The entry headings have a contemporary feel to them; subjects such as Cheerleading, Graffiti and Mass media are examined. Cyberculture, Lesbian and queer studies, and Popular culture are included alongside topics that one might perhaps expect in an encyclopaedia of folklore such as Stepmother, Local legend and Folk art. These headings give an indication of how the term “folk” is applied in this context. The Preface and four Overview essays that open the first volume provide an excellent context for the main entries and the collection...