Boyhood Studies-An Interdisciplinary Journal
Scope & Guideline
Innovating Perspectives on Boyhood Development
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Exploration of Boyhood:
The journal emphasizes a cross-disciplinary approach, encouraging contributions from fields such as education, sociology, psychology, and cultural studies to provide a holistic view of boyhood. - Masculinity Studies and Gender Identities:
A core focus is on the construction and performance of masculinity, examining how boys understand and negotiate their gender identities in different cultural and social settings. - Educational Contexts and Experiences:
The journal frequently addresses boys' educational experiences, including their engagement, disengagement, and the role of schooling in shaping masculine identities. - Cultural Representations of Boys:
It critically analyzes how boys are represented in various media, literature, and cultural narratives, exploring the implications of these portrayals for identity formation. - Intersectionality in Boyhood Studies:
There is a strong emphasis on intersectionality, investigating how factors like race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status intersect with boys' experiences and masculinities. - Health and Well-being:
The journal also addresses issues related to boys' health, well-being, and emotional development, highlighting the importance of supportive environments for positive outcomes.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality in Masculinity:
Recent publications increasingly address how intersecting identities—such as race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status—impact boys' experiences and the construction of their masculinities. - Mental Health and Emotional Well-being:
There is a growing trend towards exploring mental health issues among boys, emphasizing the importance of emotional literacy and supportive environments for positive development. - Digital Masculinities:
The influence of digital spaces on boys' identities and behaviors is gaining attention, particularly concerning how online interactions shape their understanding of masculinity. - Critical Pedagogy and Boyhood:
Emerging themes include the application of critical pedagogy in educational settings, focusing on how teaching practices can better support boys' engagement and identity formation. - Cultural Narratives and Storytelling:
An increasing number of studies examine the role of storytelling and narratives in shaping boys' identities, highlighting the significance of literature and media in their development.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Masculinity Constructs:
There seems to be a waning focus on traditional notions of masculinity, as the discourse shifts towards more nuanced understandings of gender fluidity and diverse masculinities. - Biological Determinism in Gender Studies:
The exploration of biological determinism in understanding boys' behavior is becoming less frequent, with more emphasis placed on social and cultural factors influencing masculinity. - Solely Historical Perspectives on Boyhood:
There is a decline in studies that only focus on historical perspectives of boyhood, as the journal increasingly prioritizes contemporary issues and current societal dynamics. - Overly Simplistic Views on Bullying:
Research centered on simplistic narratives of bullying among boys is decreasing, giving way to more complex analyses of peer relationships and the role of societal structures. - Limited Focus on Non-Western Perspectives:
While there are some contributions from global perspectives, there is a noticeable decrease in the frequency of studies focusing on non-Western experiences of boyhood and masculinity.
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