CANADIAN JOURNAL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE-REVUE CANADIENNE DE SCIENCE POLITIQUE
Scope & Guideline
Unveiling Insights into Contemporary Politics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Canadian Governance and Political Institutions:
Exploration of the structures, processes, and dynamics within Canadian political institutions, including federalism, representation, and the role of various governmental bodies. - Identity and Political Participation:
Research on how identities—such as ethnicity, gender, and socio-economic status—impact political behavior and participation, including voting patterns and political engagement. - Indigenous Politics and Decolonization:
Examination of Indigenous political movements, treaties, and sovereignty issues, focusing on the intersection of Indigenous rights and Canadian law. - Public Policy and Political Economy:
Analysis of public policy formulation and its implications for economic and social outcomes, including discussions on welfare, health care, and environmental policies. - Comparative Politics and International Relations:
Comparative studies that assess Canadian political phenomena in relation to global trends, including immigration, populism, and international governance. - Political Theory and Philosophy:
Critical engagement with political theories and philosophies that shape Canadian political discourse, including discussions on democracy, justice, and rights.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Politics and Social Media:
There is a growing focus on the impact of digital platforms and social media on political communication, public engagement, and electoral processes. - Climate Politics and Environmental Governance:
Research is increasingly addressing climate change and environmental governance, exploring how these issues intersect with Canadian politics and policy-making. - Intersectionality in Politics:
Emerging studies are emphasizing the importance of intersectionality, examining how overlapping identities influence political experiences and policy outcomes. - Populism and Political Polarization:
The rise of populism and its effects on Canadian politics is a significant area of interest, as scholars analyze the implications for democracy and governance. - Social Movements and Activism:
There is an upward trend in research exploring grassroots movements and activism, particularly in relation to Indigenous rights, gender equality, and social justice.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Electoral Studies:
There has been a noticeable decrease in research focused solely on traditional electoral behavior studies, with increasing attention to broader societal factors influencing electoral outcomes. - Conventional Political Campaign Strategies:
Research on conventional political campaign strategies has waned, as scholars pivot towards examining digital campaigning and grassroots movements. - Historical Political Analysis:
While historical perspectives remain important, there is less emphasis on purely historical political analysis, with a shift towards contemporary issues and their implications. - Single-Issue Politics:
Studies that focus exclusively on single-issue politics, such as specific policy debates, are becoming less prominent, as interdisciplinary approaches gain traction. - Comparative Historical Analysis:
Research employing comparative historical analysis is declining, as scholars increasingly prioritize current events and their immediate socio-political contexts.
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