Historia Social
Scope & Guideline
Engaging Narratives that Connect Past and Present
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Exploration of Social Movements:
The journal consistently focuses on the study of social movements, including labor, feminist, and anarchist movements, as well as popular revolts across different historical periods. - Cultural and Social History:
A significant area of interest is the cultural aspects of history, particularly how leisure, gender, and community spaces shape social identity and collective memory. - Historical Analysis of Violence and Conflict:
The journal frequently publishes works analyzing the role of violence, both state-sponsored and communal, in shaping societal structures and individual experiences throughout history. - Transnational Perspectives:
'Historia Social' emphasizes transnational themes, exploring the connections between local histories and broader global movements, particularly in the contexts of migration and diaspora. - Methodological Diversity:
The journal showcases a variety of methodologies, including qualitative analyses, archival research, and comparative studies, which enrich the understanding of social history.
Trending and Emerging
- Social Mobilizations and Protests:
There is a growing emphasis on the analysis of social mobilizations and protests, particularly in the context of economic crises and political upheavals, highlighting their relevance in contemporary discussions. - Intersectionality in Historical Narratives:
Emerging themes include the intersectionality of gender, class, and ethnicity, particularly in the context of social movements, which reflects a modern understanding of complex identities. - Urban Studies and Social Spaces:
An increasing focus on urban studies, particularly the role of public spaces and urban revolts, indicates a trend towards understanding how urban environments shape social interactions and collective identity. - Crisis and Resilience in Historical Contexts:
Research exploring how societies have navigated crises—be they economic, social, or political—demonstrates a trend towards resilience studies, providing insights into historical coping mechanisms. - Global Perspectives on Local Histories:
The integration of global perspectives into local histories is becoming more pronounced, as scholars seek to contextualize local events within broader transnational frameworks.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic History:
There is a noticeable decline in papers strictly focusing on traditional economic history, particularly those that do not intersect with social or cultural themes. - Colonial Studies without Contemporary Relevance:
Research centered solely on colonial studies, disconnected from contemporary issues or social movements, has become less prominent, indicating a shift towards more relevant historical analysis. - Static Gender Roles:
The exploration of gender roles in a static context, without addressing contemporary implications or intersections with other social movements, is waning, suggesting a need for more dynamic discussions. - Narrow National Histories:
There is a reduction in works that focus exclusively on national histories without considering transnational influences, reflecting a growing recognition of the interconnectedness of historical narratives. - Histories of Marginalized Groups in Isolation:
Studies that examine marginalized groups without connecting their struggles to broader social movements or historical contexts are becoming less frequent, indicating a shift towards more integrative approaches.
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