Derecho y Ciencias Sociales
Scope & Guideline
Empowering Scholarly Exchange for Societal Progress
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Legal Analysis:
The journal promotes an interdisciplinary approach, merging insights from sociology, psychology, and political science with legal studies to address complex social issues. - Human Rights and Social Justice:
A core focus is on human rights, particularly in the context of marginalized communities, gender equality, and reproductive rights, reflecting a commitment to social justice. - Environmental Law and Policy:
The journal examines the legal implications of environmental issues, advocating for sustainable practices and highlighting the role of law in environmental management. - Indigenous Rights and Territorial Claims:
Research often centers on the rights of indigenous peoples, exploring legal frameworks surrounding land ownership and cultural preservation. - Gender Studies and Legal Frameworks:
A significant area of focus is on gender inequalities and the legal responses to these issues, particularly in relation to reproductive rights and workplace equality.
Trending and Emerging
- Reproductive Rights and Feminist Legal Theory:
The journal has increasingly published on reproductive rights, particularly abortion laws and feminist critiques of legal practices, indicating a strong alignment with contemporary feminist movements. - Environmental Justice and Law:
There is a growing emphasis on the intersection of environmental concerns and legal frameworks, particularly regarding sustainable development and the role of law in promoting environmental justice. - Indigenous Rights Advocacy:
Recent articles highlight the legal struggles of indigenous populations, indicating a rising recognition of their rights within national legal frameworks and a call for better implementation. - Gender and Legal Frameworks:
There is a marked increase in research addressing gender disparities in legal contexts, reflecting broader societal movements towards equality and justice for women and marginalized groups. - Legal Sociology and Practice:
The integration of sociological insights into legal practice has gained prominence, suggesting a trend towards understanding law as a social construct shaped by cultural and societal norms.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Labor Law:
Research focused on conventional labor law issues has decreased, possibly due to a shift towards more dynamic topics like gender inequalities and the impact of globalization on labor. - Marxist Legal Critique:
Although previously significant, the exploration of Marxist perspectives on law appears to be waning, as newer themes like legal feminism and human rights gain more traction. - General Theoretical Legal Studies:
There is a noticeable reduction in purely theoretical discussions of law devoid of social context, indicating a preference for applied legal studies that address real-world problems.
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