A feminist politics of parody for geographical research.

This article develops a feminist politics of parody as a methodological and political approach for geographical research, emphasizing its potential to expose spatial injustices, challenge power asymmetries, and foster solidarity among participants and audiences. Drawing on feminist parodies in art and media alongside geographical literature on humour and irony, the author argues that parody—characterized by ironic imitation and repetition—can create safer, emotionally responsible spaces for discussing oppression and enable critical reflection on hidden power structures. The paper highlights how collaboratively creating parodies with research participants can transform vague experiences of spatial discomfort into clearer understandings of injustice, while audience reactions serve to map social alliances and tensions. Finally, the article reflects on the relative absence of parody in geographical scholarship, suggesting that its critical potential might unsettle academic authority by inviting self-reflexive critique within neoliberal academia.