ETHNOS
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Depths of Culture and Society
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Cultural Anthropology and Ethnography:
ETHNOS prioritizes ethnographic studies that delve into cultural practices, beliefs, and social structures across various communities, providing in-depth understandings of lived experiences. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary methodologies that integrate perspectives from sociology, political science, environmental studies, and other fields to enrich anthropological discourse. - Focus on Contemporary Issues:
Research published in ETHNOS often addresses pressing contemporary issues such as migration, climate change, and social inequalities, reflecting the journal's commitment to relevance in current socio-political contexts. - Exploration of Non-Human Relations:
A unique aspect of ETHNOS is its exploration of human-nonhuman relationships, examining how these interactions shape social and ecological landscapes. - Ethics and Care in Anthropology:
The journal emphasizes ethical considerations in anthropological research, particularly regarding care practices, social justice, and the responsibilities of researchers towards their subjects.
Trending and Emerging
- Environmental Anthropology and Climate Change:
There is a noticeable increase in research focusing on environmental issues and the impacts of climate change, highlighting the need for anthropological perspectives in understanding ecological crises. - Migration and Mobility Studies:
Papers exploring migration, refugee experiences, and transnational movements are on the rise, indicating a growing recognition of the complexities surrounding human mobility in a globalized world. - Multispecies Ethnography:
Emerging themes in multispecies relations reflect a shift towards understanding the interconnectedness of human and non-human lives, emphasizing the role of other species in socio-cultural contexts. - Digital Ethnography and Technology:
Research integrating digital platforms and technological impacts on social interactions and cultural practices is increasingly prominent, showcasing the relevance of digital landscapes in contemporary anthropology. - Critical Care Ethics and Social Justice:
A trend towards examining care practices through ethical lenses, particularly in contexts of social justice and inequality, reflects a broader concern for marginalized communities and their narratives.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Ethnographic Studies:
There seems to be a waning interest in traditional ethnographic studies that do not engage critically with contemporary issues, as the journal increasingly favors research that addresses urgent social phenomena. - Focus on Western-centric Perspectives:
Papers that primarily focus on Western societies or issues without a comparative or global context are less frequently published, indicating a shift towards more global and diverse anthropological narratives. - Historical Anthropological Analysis:
Research that centers predominantly on historical analysis, without connecting to present-day implications or contexts, appears to be less favored in recent issues.
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