ANTHROPOLOGICAL QUARTERLY
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Interdisciplinary Dialogues in the Arts and Humanities
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Cultural Anthropology and Social Practices:
The journal explores diverse cultural practices and social norms across various societies, emphasizing the significance of local contexts and meanings. - Political Ecology and Environmental Anthropology:
A strong focus on the interactions between human societies and their environments, addressing issues of sustainability, resource management, and ecological justice. - Health and Illness in Societal Contexts:
Investigation into how cultural beliefs, social structures, and economic conditions influence health outcomes, including the impact of pandemics and healthcare systems. - Ethnographic Methodologies:
Utilization of ethnographic research methods to understand the lived experiences of individuals and communities, fostering an in-depth exploration of social phenomena. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Integration of insights from various disciplines, including sociology, political science, and history, to enrich anthropological analyses and discussions. - Critical Examination of Power and Identity:
Analysis of how power dynamics shape identities, social relations, and cultural expressions, particularly in postcolonial and transnational contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Cultural Practices:
A significant trend is the exploration of how the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped cultural practices, rituals, and experiences of grief, revealing the adaptability and resilience of communities. - Environmental Justice and Climate Change:
Increasing focus on the intersections of anthropology with environmental issues, particularly how climate change affects marginalized communities and the politics of resource management. - Digital Anthropology and Technology:
Emerging discussions around the influence of digital technologies on social interactions, governance, and cultural expressions, highlighting the anthropological implications of a digital world. - Migration and Transnationalism:
A growing emphasis on understanding migration patterns, experiences of displaced populations, and the complexities of identity in an increasingly interconnected world. - Gender and Sexual Politics:
An upsurge in research addressing gender identities, sexual politics, and the intersections of these with cultural practices, reflecting broader social movements and changes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Ethnographic Studies:
While ethnography remains vital, there appears to be a decline in papers focused solely on traditional ethnographic descriptions without critical analysis of broader societal implications. - Eurocentric Perspectives in Anthropology:
There is a noticeable waning of papers that center exclusively on Western cultural paradigms, as the journal increasingly emphasizes global and non-Western viewpoints. - Historical Anthropology:
Research that solely focuses on historical narratives without connecting them to contemporary issues is becoming less frequent, as there is a greater push towards relevance and applicability. - Theoretical Anthropology Without Empirical Data:
Papers that discuss anthropological theories in isolation from empirical research are declining, indicating a preference for evidence-based discussions that ground theory in real-world contexts. - Purely Descriptive Studies of Rituals:
There is a reduction in studies that merely describe rituals without exploring their socio-political implications or contemporary transformations, reflecting a shift towards more analytical approaches.
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