Globalizations
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the pathways of economic, social, and environmental change.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Analysis of Globalization:
The journal promotes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding globalization, incorporating perspectives from sociology, political science, economics, and cultural studies to enrich discussions and analyses. - Critical Examination of Power Dynamics:
A consistent focus is placed on examining power relations, including those between states, corporations, and marginalized communities, highlighting issues of inequality, resistance, and agency. - Impact of Globalization on Local Contexts:
The journal seeks to analyze how global processes affect local communities, cultures, and economies, emphasizing case studies that illustrate these interactions. - Emphasis on Social Movements and Activism:
A core area of interest is the role of social movements and grassroots activism in shaping global discourses, advocating for rights and justice in the face of globalization. - Sustainability and Environmental Justice:
The journal frequently addresses sustainability challenges and the quest for environmental justice within the context of globalization, exploring the intersections of ecological and socio-economic issues. - Decolonial Perspectives:
A unique contribution lies in its commitment to decolonial perspectives, critiquing colonial legacies and exploring alternative frameworks for understanding global relations.
Trending and Emerging
- Transnational Activism and Resistance:
There is an increasing focus on transnational activism, particularly how global movements address issues such as climate change, human rights, and social justice, highlighting the interconnectedness of local and global struggles. - Digital Globalization and Technology:
Emerging themes related to digital globalization, including the impact of technology on social movements and economic practices, are gaining traction, reflecting the growing significance of digital platforms in shaping global interactions. - Environmental Justice and Climate Action:
A strong trend towards exploring environmental justice and climate action is evident, as the journal emphasizes the intersections between globalization and ecological sustainability. - Gender and Globalization:
Research examining the gendered dimensions of globalization is on the rise, focusing on how globalization processes affect gender roles, inequalities, and activism globally. - Decolonization and Indigenous Rights:
A marked increase in discussions surrounding decolonization and Indigenous rights indicates a growing recognition of the importance of these issues within the broader context of globalization.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Theories:
There is a noticeable decline in papers focusing solely on traditional economic theories of globalization, as the journal increasingly prioritizes critical and alternative paradigms that challenge neoliberal frameworks. - State-Centric Analyses:
Research centered exclusively on state-level analyses of globalization seems to be diminishing, with a shift towards more nuanced approaches that incorporate transnational and grassroots perspectives. - Globalization as a Uniform Process:
The notion of globalization as a singular, homogeneous process is being replaced by more complex understandings, leading to fewer publications that treat globalization as a universally applicable phenomenon.
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