Capital and Class
Scope & Guideline
Challenging Conventional Wisdom in Economics and Sociology
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Critical Analysis of Capitalism:
The journal focuses on examining the structures, processes, and contradictions inherent in capitalist economies, emphasizing the need for a critical understanding of how capitalism shapes social relations. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
It employs a range of methodologies from sociology, political economy, feminist theory, and cultural studies to analyze capitalism's impact on different social groups and institutions. - Focus on Class Struggles:
A significant aspect of the journal's scope involves exploring class struggles, labor movements, and the implications of these struggles for social justice and equity. - Engagement with Current Events:
The journal often addresses contemporary issues such as neoliberalism, austerity, and the gig economy, linking theoretical discussions to real-world developments. - Historical Contextualization:
It emphasizes the importance of historical perspectives in understanding current capitalist dynamics, often drawing on Marxist and other critical theories to analyze past and present economic systems. - Intersectionality in Capitalism:
The journal explores the intersections of class with other social categories such as race, gender, and disability, highlighting the multifaceted nature of oppression under capitalism.
Trending and Emerging
- Platform Capitalism and Gig Economy:
Recent publications highlight the rise of platform capitalism and its implications for labor rights and class struggles, reflecting a growing concern about the precarity of gig economy workers. - Social Reproduction Theory:
Emerging discussions on social reproduction theory indicate a trend towards understanding how capitalism affects not only economic production but also social and familial structures, particularly in the context of gender and care work. - Environmental Justice and Capitalism:
There is an increasing focus on the intersections of capitalism and environmental issues, particularly in relation to climate change, highlighting the need for sustainable alternatives to capitalist practices. - Intersectional Analysis:
The journal shows a notable trend towards intersectionality, with more works examining how class intersects with race, gender, and other social categories, reflecting a broader understanding of systemic oppression. - Global Perspectives on Capitalism:
Emerging themes include a deeper engagement with non-Western perspectives on capitalism, acknowledging the global nature of capitalist exploitation and the various forms of resistance that arise. - Critique of Neoliberalism:
A sustained critique of neoliberal policies and their social impacts is becoming increasingly prominent, as scholars analyze the consequences of austerity measures and financialization on social welfare systems.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Marxist Economics:
While foundational Marxist economic theories remain relevant, there seems to be a diminishing focus on purely economic analyses without integrating contemporary social issues, as newer works emphasize broader social dynamics. - Historical Marxism:
The exploration of classical Marxist texts and their historical contexts appears to be less frequent, with a shift towards applying Marxist theory to current events and contemporary issues. - Eurocentrism in Marxist Theory:
There is a noticeable decline in papers that primarily focus on Eurocentric perspectives of Marxism, as scholars increasingly seek to incorporate global perspectives and post-colonial critiques. - Purely Academic Discourse:
The journal seems to be moving away from highly theoretical discussions that lack empirical grounding, favoring works that connect theory with activism and practical implications. - Focus on Single Issue Politics:
Previously, the journal may have featured works that focused on isolated issues within capitalism; however, there is now a trend towards more integrated analyses that consider multiple factors and systemic interconnections.
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