Tracking gay and lesbian/queer studies in Sexualities
Abstract
The first issue of Sexualities was published in 1998. The journal was the brainchild of founding editor Ken Plummer, whose idea was to create a space dedicated to the emerging field of sexualities. Ken shepherded the journal's growth for some 14 years until we were privileged to take up the editorship in October 2012. This special issue commemorates the beginning of Sexualities' 20th year. We have invited the journal's present board members to reflect upon and celebrate scholar- ship in the field over the past two decades and to identify gaps we may have missed. We have received 32 fantastic contributions, which together provide a reflective and engaging 'state of the field' review of members' respective fields, and the future direction of those fields, with some providing accounts of their personal engage- ment with the journal over the years. We are also fortunate to have an excellent commentary and analysis from Ken.