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Scope & Guideline
Diving into the Dynamics of Human Expression
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- LGTB Literature and Culture:
A core focus on the exploration and representation of LGTB identities in literature and culture, particularly within the contexts of Spain and Latin America. This includes analyses of pride, shame, and the socio-political implications of these identities. - Cultural Memory and Trauma:
Investigating how literature reflects and shapes cultural memory, particularly concerning trauma related to violence, war, and repression in Latin America. The journal emphasizes narratives that confront historical injustices and personal trauma. - Gender Studies and Sexuality:
A consistent engagement with gender and sexuality studies, examining how literature and language intersect with issues of gender identity, feminist theory, and queer studies. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Utilizing interdisciplinary methodologies that incorporate literary theory, cultural studies, history, and sociology to provide a comprehensive understanding of the texts and contexts being studied. - Postcolonial and Transnational Perspectives:
Exploring the effects of colonial histories and transnational dialogues in Latin American literature, highlighting how these themes influence contemporary narratives and identities.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality in Identity:
A growing trend towards exploring intersectional identities, particularly how race, gender, and sexuality intersect in literary representations, reflecting broader societal conversations about diversity and inclusion. - Narratives of Resistance and Activism:
Increased focus on literature that serves as a form of resistance against dominant narratives, particularly in the context of LGTB rights and social justice movements. This theme underscores the role of literature in activism. - Contemporary Cultural Critique:
An emerging emphasis on contemporary cultural critique, particularly how current socio-political issues are represented in literature. This includes examinations of neoliberalism, globalization, and their impacts on identity. - Digital Humanities and New Media:
An interest in how digital humanities and new media are reshaping literary studies, including the analysis of online texts and digital narratives, which reflects the changing landscape of literature consumption. - Memory Studies and Trauma Literature:
An ongoing exploration of memory studies, particularly how trauma is represented in literature. This trend indicates a desire to understand personal and collective memories in the context of historical violence and oppression.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Forms:
There seems to be a decline in the exploration of traditional literary forms and canonical texts, as the journal increasingly prioritizes contemporary and experimental narratives that challenge established norms. - Historical Narratives without Critical Context:
Themes centered solely on historical narratives without engaging with contemporary socio-political contexts are becoming less frequent, as the journal emphasizes critical analysis that connects past and present. - Non-Literary Discourses:
Papers focusing on non-literary discourses, such as purely historical or biographical accounts without a strong literary analysis component, appear to be waning, indicating a preference for texts that offer deeper literary critique.
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