Contemporary Political Theory
Scope & Guideline
Challenging Conventional Wisdom in Contemporary Politics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Engagement:
The journal promotes interdisciplinary approaches, drawing insights from philosophy, sociology, history, and cultural studies to enrich political theory. - Critical Examination of Power Structures:
A consistent focus on analyzing various power dynamics, including state authority, neoliberalism, and socio-political injustices, is evident in the published works. - Exploration of Democratic Practices:
The journal emphasizes the study of democracy in its various forms, including participatory democracy, deliberative practices, and the challenges posed by populism and authoritarianism. - Thematic Diversity:
A wide range of themes is covered, from feminist and decolonial theories to environmental politics and the implications of digital technology on democracy. - Historical and Contemporary Contextualization:
Papers often contextualize political theories within both historical frameworks and contemporary crises, facilitating a deeper understanding of ongoing social and political challenges.
Trending and Emerging
- Decolonial and Anti-Colonial Theories:
There is a marked rise in works addressing decolonization, indigenous rights, and anti-colonial frameworks, reflecting a growing commitment to addressing historical injustices and contemporary implications. - Intersectionality and Feminist Perspectives:
The journal has seen an increase in feminist theories, particularly those that incorporate intersectional analyses, addressing the complexities of gender, race, and class in political contexts. - Digital Democracy and Algorithmic Governance:
Emerging discussions focus on the implications of digital technologies for democratic practices, including algorithmic governance and the challenges posed by surveillance capitalism. - Environmental Political Theory:
The urgency of climate change and environmental degradation has led to a burgeoning discourse on environmental political theories, emphasizing sustainability and ecological justice. - Populism and Democratic Resilience:
Recent publications increasingly explore the phenomenon of populism, its impact on democratic institutions, and strategies for sustaining democratic resilience in the face of populist threats.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Liberalism:
There appears to be a waning interest in classical liberalism as a standalone framework, with more focus shifting towards critiques of liberalism and explorations of alternative political ideologies. - Eurocentrism in Political Theory:
Discussions rooted in Eurocentric perspectives seem to be declining, as the journal increasingly embraces global and postcolonial viewpoints. - Theoretical Abstractions without Practical Application:
There is a noticeable decrease in papers that engage with purely theoretical abstractions that lack direct applicability to contemporary political issues, reflecting a preference for more grounded analyses.
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