CULTURAL GEOGRAPHIES
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Scholarly Dialogue on Environmental Impacts
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Cultural Narratives and Place-making:
The journal focuses on how cultural narratives shape and are shaped by geographical spaces, exploring the dynamics of identity, memory, and belonging in various contexts. - Creative and Artistic Methodologies:
It promotes the use of creative methodologies, including art, performance, and digital practices, as tools for research and expression within cultural geography. - More-than-Human Geographies:
The exploration of non-human agency and the relationships between humans and other species is a significant area of interest, emphasizing ecological and multispecies perspectives. - Decolonial and Critical Geographies:
CULTURAL GEOGRAPHIES addresses issues of power, colonialism, and resistance, engaging with decolonial theories to critique traditional geographical narratives and practices. - Affective and Emotional Geographies:
The journal investigates the role of affect and emotion in shaping human experiences of place, considering how these factors influence social dynamics and cultural practices. - Digital and Mediated Geographies:
It examines the impact of digital technologies and media on cultural geographies, exploring how these tools transform our understanding of space and community.
Trending and Emerging
- Affective and Emotional Geographies:
Recent publications increasingly explore the emotional dimensions of geography, focusing on how feelings, memories, and affective ties shape human experiences of place. - Digital and Technological Interactions:
There is a growing interest in how digital technologies and social media influence cultural practices and spatial perceptions, reflecting the journal's adaptation to the digital age. - Ecological and Environmental Perspectives:
Emerging themes focus on ecological consciousness and environmental justice, emphasizing the interconnectedness of cultural practices and ecological sustainability. - Multispecies and More-than-Human Studies:
A notable trend is the exploration of multispecies relationships, highlighting the agency of non-human actors and the complexities of human-environment interactions. - Decolonial and Anti-Colonial Frameworks:
The journal is increasingly engaging with decolonial theories and practices, reflecting a commitment to challenging colonial narratives and promoting diverse epistemologies. - Participatory and Community-based Research:
There is an emphasis on participatory methodologies that involve communities in the research process, fostering collaborative practices and local knowledge production.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Geographic Methodologies:
There is a noticeable decline in the use of conventional geographic methodologies, such as quantitative analysis and statistical approaches, as the journal increasingly favors qualitative and creative methods. - Historical Geographies of Place:
While historical perspectives have been significant in earlier issues, recent publications show a reduced emphasis on historical geographies, indicating a shift towards contemporary cultural issues. - Fixed Notions of Space and Identity:
The journal appears to be moving away from static definitions of space and identity, focusing instead on fluid, dynamic interactions and relationships that challenge traditional boundaries. - Eurocentric Perspectives:
There is a waning interest in Eurocentric frameworks, as the journal increasingly embraces diverse and global perspectives that reflect a broader range of cultural experiences. - Purely Academic Discourse:
While theoretical contributions remain important, there is a decline in purely academic discourse, with a growing preference for applied research that engages with real-world issues through creative practices.
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