Expressions maghrebines
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Scholarly Dialogue in Maghreb Studies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Postcolonial and Decolonial Studies:
The journal places a significant emphasis on postcolonial narratives and decolonial methodologies, exploring how historical contexts shape contemporary identities and cultural expressions in the Maghreb. - Gender Studies and Feminist Perspectives:
A core focus is on gender dynamics, examining women's roles in literature, politics, and social movements, often through feminist lenses that challenge traditional narratives. - Cultural Memory and Historical Representation:
Expressions maghrebines investigates the ways in which memory, history, and identity are constructed and represented in literary and artistic works, highlighting the interplay between personal and collective narratives. - Literary Analysis and Critique:
The journal features in-depth literary analyses, often addressing the works of key authors and their contributions to understanding the Maghreb's cultural landscape. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Incorporating various disciplines such as history, sociology, and anthropology, the journal promotes interdisciplinary research that enriches the understanding of Maghrebian expressions.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality in Feminist Discourse:
There is a growing emphasis on intersectionality within feminist studies, examining how various identities (race, class, gender) intersect and influence the experiences of women in the Maghreb. - Memory and Trauma in Postcolonial Contexts:
Recent publications increasingly focus on themes of memory and trauma, particularly in relation to the legacies of colonialism and the Algerian Revolution, highlighting the personal and collective impacts of these experiences. - Cinematic Representations and Visual Culture:
The journal is placing more importance on the analysis of film and visual culture, particularly regarding how these mediums reflect and shape narratives of identity, history, and resistance in the Maghreb. - Digital Humanities and Archiving:
Emerging themes include the role of digital humanities in preserving and analyzing cultural expressions, with a focus on archiving practices and the impact of technology on memory and representation. - Globalization and Cultural Exchange:
There is an increasing interest in how globalization affects cultural expressions in the Maghreb, with a focus on transnational narratives and the exchange of ideas across borders.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Forms:
There appears to be a decreased focus on traditional literary forms and genres, such as classic poetry or historical novels, as contemporary and experimental narratives gain more traction. - Historical Narratives of Colonialism:
While still relevant, there is a noticeable decline in articles strictly focused on colonial histories, with more attention shifting toward contemporary issues and postcolonial critiques. - Static Representations of Identity:
The exploration of static identity categories, such as fixed notions of ethnicity or nationality, is becoming less common as the journal embraces more fluid and dynamic understandings of identity. - Focus on Male-Centric Narratives:
Themes centered around male authors or male perspectives are waning, making way for a more inclusive exploration of women's voices and experiences in Maghrebian literature. - Historical Biographies:
The journal's previous emphasis on biographical studies of historical figures is decreasing, as it shifts toward broader thematic explorations that connect personal narratives to larger socio-political contexts.
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