ASIAN JOURNAL OF WOMENS STUDIES
Scope & Guideline
Navigating the Complexities of Gender in Asia.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Feminist Research:
The journal encourages the integration of various academic disciplines to analyze women's issues, drawing from sociology, anthropology, political science, and cultural studies. - Focus on Asian Contexts:
It emphasizes the unique socio-cultural, political, and historical contexts of Asian countries, providing insights into the lived experiences of women in these regions. - Critical Engagement with Gender Norms:
The journal critically examines traditional and contemporary gender norms, exploring how they shape women's identities and agency in different settings. - Exploration of Intersectionality:
The journal highlights the intersections of gender with other social categories such as race, class, sexuality, and nationality to understand the complexities of women's experiences. - Policy Analysis and Advocacy:
It addresses policy implications and advocates for women's rights and empowerment, offering a platform for research that influences gender policies in Asia.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Feminism:
An emerging focus on the role of digital platforms in shaping feminist movements and activism, particularly in relation to social media, is evident in recent studies. - Globalization and Women's Agency:
The intersection of globalization with women's agency is increasingly being explored, particularly how global economic structures affect women's roles and identities. - Environmental Justice and Gender:
There is a growing trend in examining the relationship between gender and environmental issues, highlighting women's roles in sustainability and climate activism. - Sexuality and Gender Identity:
Emerging research is increasingly focused on sexuality and gender identity, addressing the complexities of LGBTQ+ issues within the broader discourse of women's studies. - Health and Reproductive Rights:
Recent publications emphasize health issues, particularly reproductive rights, women's health access, and the impact of policies on women's health outcomes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Gender Roles:
Research focused solely on traditional gender roles and their implications seems to be waning, as newer studies explore more dynamic and fluid understandings of gender. - Historical Feminist Movements:
While foundational studies of historical feminist movements in Asia have been important, there appears to be less emphasis on these topics in recent publications, possibly replaced by contemporary issues. - Singular National Perspectives:
There is a noticeable decrease in papers that focus exclusively on single-nation perspectives, as the journal increasingly embraces transnational and comparative approaches.
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