We wish to thank all contributors to this volume for sharing their experiences, insights, advice, and critiques, for they have advanced and enriched this discussion in a way we could never have done on our own. We also appreciate the input of John Chernoff and Kevin Yelvington, who participated in the original conference panel and offered insight and encouragement for this project from the beginning. Finally we would like to acknowledge the guidance and support of the journal's editor Michael Kimmel, who worked tirelessly in shaping this special issue and helping us overcome our hesitations.