Indian Journal of Gender Studies
Scope & Guideline
Championing Open Access to Gender Studies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Gender and Intersectionality:
The journal emphasizes the importance of intersectionality in understanding gender dynamics, focusing on how gender interacts with other identities such as caste, class, religion, and ethnicity. - Legal and Policy Analysis:
It critically examines legal frameworks and policies affecting gender rights and justice in India, analyzing their implications for various groups, particularly marginalized communities. - Cultural Representations and Narratives:
The journal explores cultural representations of gender through literature, art, and media, contributing to discussions on how these narratives shape societal perceptions and norms. - Social Movements and Activism:
It provides a platform for examining women's movements and activism in India, reflecting on historical and contemporary struggles for gender equality and social justice. - Gender and Work:
The journal investigates the dynamics of gendered labor, including both paid and unpaid work, and how economic factors influence women's roles and status in society. - Health and Reproductive Rights:
Addressing issues related to women's health, reproductive rights, and access to healthcare, the journal contributes to the discourse on bodily autonomy and health equity.
Trending and Emerging
- Gender and Technology:
There is a growing focus on the intersections of gender and technology, particularly in how digital spaces and technological advancements impact gender relations and identities. - Impact of COVID-19 on Gender:
Recent publications have increasingly addressed the gendered impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting how crises disproportionately affect women and exacerbate existing inequalities. - Mental Health and Gender:
Emerging discussions on mental health issues related to gender are becoming more prevalent, emphasizing the psychological impact of societal expectations and gender-based violence. - Transgender Rights and Representation:
There is an increased focus on transgender issues, rights, and representation, reflecting a growing recognition of the need for inclusive discourse in gender studies. - Migration and Gender:
The journal is exploring themes of migration, particularly how gender influences the experiences of migrant women and the socio-economic challenges they face. - Environmental Issues and Gender:
An emerging area of focus is the intersection of gender and environmental studies, investigating how climate change and environmental policies affect women differently.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Gender Studies:
There has been a noticeable decrease in publications focusing solely on historical analyses of gender roles and identities, suggesting a shift towards contemporary issues and their immediate implications. - Global Comparisons:
Themes that compare gender issues across different global contexts have waned, indicating a more concentrated focus on localized studies and specific Indian contexts rather than broader international comparisons. - Men’s Studies:
Research specifically centered on men's roles and identities in relation to gender has become less prominent, as the journal increasingly prioritizes women's perspectives and experiences. - Traditional Gender Roles:
The examination of traditional or stereotypical gender roles appears to be declining, with a greater emphasis now on challenging and redefining these roles in modern contexts. - Quantitative Studies:
There is a declining trend in quantitative research approaches, as the journal seems to favor qualitative methodologies that provide deeper insights into personal narratives and lived experiences.
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