Critical Policy Studies
Scope & Guideline
Unpacking Contemporary Challenges in Policy-Making
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Critical Policy Analysis:
The journal focuses on critical approaches to policy analysis, emphasizing the importance of understanding the underlying power dynamics and ideologies that shape policy decisions. - Interdisciplinary Research:
It encourages contributions from various disciplines, including political science, sociology, economics, and environmental studies, promoting a holistic understanding of public policy. - Social Justice and Equity:
There is a strong emphasis on social justice, equity, and inclusion, exploring how policies impact marginalized communities and advocating for transformative policy practices. - Discourse and Narrative Analysis:
The journal employs discourse and narrative analysis to investigate how language shapes policy frameworks and public perceptions, highlighting the role of narratives in policy formation. - Comparative Policy Studies:
It includes comparative studies that analyze policy practices across different contexts, promoting a global perspective on policy challenges and solutions.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change and Environmental Governance:
There is a marked increase in research addressing climate change and environmental policies, highlighting the urgency of sustainable practices and the role of governance in tackling ecological crises. - Digital Governance and Technology:
Emerging themes around digital governance, including the implications of artificial intelligence and technology in public policy, reflect a growing recognition of the challenges posed by digital advancements. - Participatory and Deliberative Democracy:
An increasing focus on participatory governance and deliberative democracy signifies a shift towards valuing public engagement and citizen involvement in policy-making processes. - Racial and Social Justice:
The exploration of racial equity and social justice issues in policy contexts is gaining traction, indicating a broader commitment to addressing systemic inequalities through policy. - Indigenous Rights and Decolonization:
There is a growing emphasis on Indigenous rights and decolonization in policy research, reflecting a critical engagement with historical injustices and contemporary policy implications.
Declining or Waning
- Neoliberalism Critique:
Although previously a central theme, the explicit critique of neoliberalism seems to be less frequent in recent publications, possibly overshadowed by more pressing contemporary issues like climate change and digital governance. - Traditional Governance Structures:
There is a noticeable decline in papers focusing on traditional governance structures, as the journal increasingly emphasizes innovative governance models and participatory approaches. - Economic Policy Analysis:
The focus on traditional economic policy analysis appears to be waning, with more attention being paid to the social implications of policies rather than purely economic outcomes. - Health Policy in Isolation:
Health policy studies that do not connect to broader social issues or frameworks are becoming less common, reflecting a shift towards more integrated approaches that consider health as part of a wider socio-political context. - Globalization Critique:
While globalization was a significant theme in earlier publications, recent articles show a reduced focus on critiquing globalization itself, instead addressing localized impacts and responses.
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