European Journal of Politics and Gender
Scope & Guideline
Advancing the discourse on gender and politics.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Intersectionality in Political Analysis:
The journal focuses on the intersectionality of gender with race, sexuality, and class, examining how these intersections influence political dynamics and representation. - Feminist Institutionalism:
A significant area of interest is the application of feminist institutionalism, which analyzes how institutions are gendered and how gender influences political processes and outcomes. - Gender and Policy:
The journal evaluates gendered dimensions of public policy, particularly in areas such as reproductive rights, social care, and gender equality legislation. - Political Masculinities:
There is a growing focus on political masculinities, exploring how notions of masculinity influence political behavior, representation, and institutional practices. - LGBTQ+ Rights and Representation:
The journal addresses issues related to LGBTQ+ rights, examining the political representation and activism of queer communities. - Global Perspectives on Gender Politics:
The journal provides a platform for comparative studies that examine gender politics across different global contexts, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of gender in political systems.
Trending and Emerging
- Gender-Based Violence and Politics:
There is a significant increase in research examining the implications of gender-based violence within political contexts, highlighting the urgent need for policy interventions and societal change. - Activism and Advocacy for Gender Equality:
Emerging themes focus on grassroots activism and digital advocacy, emphasizing how organizations mobilize for gender rights and the role of social media in facilitating these movements. - Queer Politics and Representation:
The journal is increasingly addressing queer politics, focusing on LGBTQ+ representation and the impacts of anti-gender movements in various political environments. - Impact of Populism on Gender Issues:
Research exploring the intersection of populism and gender politics is gaining traction, analyzing how populist movements affect gender rights and representation. - Gender and Crisis Response Policies:
There is a growing body of work examining how gender considerations are integrated into crisis response policies, particularly in relation to public health issues like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Gender Roles in Politics:
Research focusing solely on traditional gender roles without considering intersectionality or broader socio-political contexts appears to be waning, as scholars increasingly recognize the complexity of gender identities. - Binary Perspectives on Gender:
Studies that adopt a strict binary view of gender are becoming less common, with a shift towards more inclusive frameworks that recognize non-binary and fluid gender identities. - Historical Gender Analysis:
While historical perspectives on gender continue to be relevant, there is a noticeable decline in papers that solely focus on historical analysis without connecting to contemporary issues in gender politics. - Gender and Economic Class Alone:
Research that examines gender issues in isolation from economic class or other social determinants is decreasing, as the interplay of multiple identities gains more attention.
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