ANTIPODE
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Innovative Research in Social and Environmental Interactions
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Critical Geography:
ANTIPODE emphasizes critical approaches to geography, examining how spatial practices shape and are shaped by power relations, social justice, and environmental concerns. - Social Reproduction and Activism:
The journal frequently explores themes of social reproduction, activism, and resistance, highlighting the struggles of marginalized communities against systemic injustices. - Environmental Justice and Political Ecology:
Research on environmental justice and the political ecology of space is central to the journal's scope, addressing the impacts of capitalism and colonialism on ecosystems and communities. - Intersectionality and Identity Politics:
ANTIPODE engages with intersectional analyses, investigating how race, gender, class, and other identities influence spatial relations and experiences. - Urban Studies and Spatial Politics:
The journal focuses on urban studies, particularly the politics of space in cities, addressing issues of gentrification, housing, and community organizing. - Decolonial Perspectives:
A unique contribution of ANTIPODE is its commitment to decolonial thought, challenging hegemonic narratives and advocating for Indigenous perspectives and practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Racial Capitalism:
An increasing number of papers are exploring the concept of racial capitalism, examining how race intersects with economic systems and contributes to social inequalities. - Decolonial and Indigenous Frameworks:
There is a growing emphasis on decolonial perspectives, with research focusing on Indigenous rights, land sovereignty, and the impacts of colonialism on contemporary geographical practices. - Social Movements and Resistance:
ANTIPODE is highlighting the role of social movements and grassroots activism, particularly in urban contexts, as vital in combating systemic oppression and advocating for social change. - Climate Justice and Environmental Racism:
Research addressing climate justice, particularly the disproportionate impacts of environmental degradation on marginalized communities, is gaining traction within the journal. - Digital Geographies and Surveillance:
The exploration of digital geographies, including the implications of surveillance technologies and data politics, is emerging as a critical area of study. - Care and Social Reproduction:
Papers focusing on care work, social reproduction, and their relation to economic systems are increasingly prominent, reflecting a broader understanding of labor and value in society.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Urban Planning:
Discussions centered around conventional urban planning methodologies are less frequent, as the journal shifts towards more radical and critical approaches to urbanism. - Economic Growth Paradigms:
There is a noticeable decline in research focused on traditional economic growth models, as ANTIPODE increasingly critiques neoliberal economic frameworks and their social implications. - Nationalism and Sovereignty:
Themes related to nationalism and state sovereignty are becoming less prominent, as the journal emphasizes transnationalism and global interconnectedness. - Conventional Environmentalism:
Research that aligns with mainstream environmentalism, which often overlooks systemic injustices, is waning in favor of more radical ecological perspectives that highlight social and racial justice. - Rural Studies:
Papers focusing on rural geography and issues specific to rural communities have decreased, reflecting a shift towards urban-centric research that addresses the complexities of metropolitan areas.
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