Ethnography
Scope & Guideline
Celebrating diverse voices in the arts and humanities.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Qualitative Research Methodologies:
The journal focuses on employing qualitative methodologies, particularly ethnographic research, to gain insights into the lived experiences of individuals and communities across various settings. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Ethnography integrates perspectives from anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, and other disciplines, allowing for a rich, multifaceted understanding of social phenomena. - Reflexivity and Ethics in Fieldwork:
A core aim is to critically engage with the ethical implications and reflexive practices of ethnographic research, considering the researcher's positionality and the impact of their presence in the field. - Cultural and Social Dynamics:
The journal explores themes of identity, power, belonging, and cultural practices, with a focus on how these dynamics shape and are shaped by broader social structures. - Global and Local Contexts:
Research published in the journal often examines the interplay between global influences and local realities, providing insights into transnational phenomena and localized experiences.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Ethnography:
There is a growing focus on digital ethnography, exploring how online interactions and digital environments shape cultural practices and social relationships, especially in light of the increasing digitalization of everyday life. - Intersectionality and Identity Politics:
Research is increasingly examining intersectional identities, including gender, race, class, and sexuality, and how these dimensions interact within various social contexts, reflecting a more nuanced understanding of identity. - Ethnographic Reflections on Global Crises:
The journal is publishing more studies that respond to global crises—such as pandemics, migration, and climate change—analyzing their impact on communities and the ethnographic practice itself. - Collaborative and Participatory Ethnography:
Emerging themes highlight collaborative and participatory approaches to ethnography, emphasizing co-creation of knowledge with research participants and ethical engagement in the research process. - Methodological Innovation:
There is a trend towards methodological innovation, with researchers experimenting with hybrid methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches that challenge traditional ethnographic paradigms.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Ethnographic Settings:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies focused on traditional ethnographic settings, such as rural communities or isolated cultures, as researchers increasingly turn their attention to urban environments and digital spaces. - Static Fieldwork Narratives:
Papers that rely on static or linear narratives of fieldwork experiences are becoming less common, giving way to more dynamic, reflexive, and collaborative approaches that challenge conventional storytelling. - Single-Site Ethnographies:
The prevalence of single-site ethnographies is declining as researchers favor multi-sited or comparative studies that reflect the interconnectedness of contemporary social issues. - Descriptive Analysis without Critical Engagement:
There is a trend away from purely descriptive analyses that lack critical engagement with the implications of the research. The journal increasingly favors studies that interrogate the power dynamics and ethical considerations inherent in ethnographic work.
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