CURRENT SOCIOLOGY
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Research with Real-World Impact
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sociologies of Inequality:
The journal emphasizes the study of various forms of inequality, including race, caste, gender, and class, focusing on their implications and intersections within societal frameworks. - Cultural and Identity Studies:
CURRENT SOCIOLOGY explores the complexities of identity formation, including ethnic, gender, and sexual identities, and how these intersect with broader social issues. - Economic Sociology:
The journal investigates the relationship between economic practices and social structures, examining how economic behaviors are influenced by cultural and social factors. - Social Movements and Activism:
A significant focus is placed on social movements, political activism, and the dynamics of collective action, particularly in response to contemporary socio-political issues. - Digital Sociology and Technology:
The journal increasingly addresses the impact of digital technology on social relationships and structures, exploring themes like social media, digital labor, and online activism. - Environmental Sociology:
CURRENT SOCIOLOGY examines the social dimensions of environmental issues, including climate change, sustainability, and the social impacts of environmental policies.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality in Social Research:
Recent publications highlight the importance of intersectionality, examining how overlapping identities influence experiences of oppression and privilege, which is becoming a central theme in sociological research. - Mental Health and Social Well-Being:
There is an increasing focus on the social determinants of mental health and well-being, particularly in the context of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. - Migration and Transnationalism:
Current sociological inquiries are increasingly addressing migration as a complex, multifaceted phenomenon, exploring issues of diaspora, transnational identity, and the impacts of globalization. - Environmental Justice and Activism:
Emerging themes include the social implications of environmental issues, with a focus on environmental justice, activism, and the sociological implications of climate change. - Digital Identity and Online Communities:
The exploration of how digital technologies shape identities and community formations is trending, reflecting the increasing role of online spaces in social interactions and movements. - Posthumanism and New Sociological Paradigms:
An emerging interest in posthumanist perspectives is noted, as scholars explore the implications of technology and non-human actors in sociological contexts.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Class Analysis:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies focused solely on traditional class structures, as newer frameworks that incorporate intersectionality and cultural dimensions gain traction. - Purely Quantitative Approaches:
Research relying heavily on quantitative methods without qualitative insights appears less frequently, as the field increasingly values mixed-method approaches that capture the complexities of social phenomena. - Static Notions of Gender Roles:
The exploration of fixed gender roles is waning, with a shift towards more fluid and dynamic understandings of gender and sexuality, reflecting contemporary discussions around identity. - Historical Sociology:
While historical perspectives remain important, there is a declining focus on purely historical analyses without contemporary relevance, as the journal emphasizes current sociological issues. - Regional Studies in Isolation:
Studies that focus exclusively on specific regions without a comparative or global context are becoming less common, as there is a growing emphasis on transnational and global sociological perspectives.
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