Global Labour Journal
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the complexities of work in a globalized world.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Global Labour Studies:
The journal covers a wide range of topics related to global labour dynamics, including migration, informal work, and the impact of globalization on labour rights and standards. - Intersectionality and Inequality:
It explores the intersection of class, race, gender, and other social categories in shaping labour experiences and conflicts, providing insights into the complexities of worker identities. - Political Economy of Work:
The journal conducts critical analyses of the political and economic factors influencing labour markets, including the effects of neoliberal policies, automation, and technological changes. - Collective Action and Labour Movements:
A consistent focus on the role of trade unions, collective bargaining, and grassroots movements in advocating for workers' rights and social justice. - Environmental Sustainability and Labour:
It addresses the relationship between environmental issues and labour, particularly in the context of climate change and the responses of the labour movement.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Labour and Technology:
There is a growing emphasis on the implications of digital technology and the gig economy for workers, exploring how automation and platform work are reshaping the nature of employment. - Climate Change and Labour Activism:
Recent publications have highlighted the intersection of climate change and labour, examining how environmental crises are influencing workers' rights and activism within the context of sustainability. - Precarious Work and Informality:
A significant trend is the focus on precarious work and informal labour sectors, exploring the challenges faced by workers in these contexts and the strategies employed to organize and resist. - Transnational Labour Solidarity:
Emerging discussions on transnational labour solidarity reflect an increasing awareness of cross-border worker movements and the need for global cooperation in addressing labour issues. - Intersectional Analyses of Labour:
There is a notable trend toward intersectional analyses that examine how various social identities (e.g., race, gender, class) intersect to shape workers' experiences and struggles.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Labour Rights:
There appears to be a decreased focus on traditional labour rights frameworks, potentially overshadowed by discussions on new forms of work and precarious employment. - Nationalistic Labour Movements:
Themes related to strictly nationalistic perspectives on labour movements have waned, possibly due to the increasing emphasis on transnational solidarity and global labour networks. - Historical Labour Studies:
There has been a noticeable decline in papers focusing on historical analyses of labour movements or the evolution of labour rights, with more emphasis placed on contemporary issues and immediate challenges. - Rural Labour Issues:
Research specifically centered on rural labour dynamics has diminished, as the journal's focus has shifted more towards urban labour contexts and industrial relations.
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