International Journal of Childrens Rights
Scope & Guideline
Empowering voices for children's rights through research.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Children's Rights Advocacy:
The journal focuses on promoting and analyzing advocacy efforts surrounding children's rights, including discussions on international frameworks such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. - Interdisciplinary Research:
It encourages interdisciplinary approaches that incorporate perspectives from law, sociology, psychology, and education to provide a comprehensive understanding of children's rights and their implications. - Participation and Agency of Children:
A significant emphasis is placed on children's participation in decision-making processes, exploring how their voices can be integrated into family, legal, and educational systems. - Cultural and Contextual Perspectives:
The journal highlights the importance of cultural contexts in understanding children's rights, examining how different societies interpret and implement these rights. - Impact of Policy and Legislation:
Research addressing the effects of various policies and legal frameworks on children's rights is a core focus, especially regarding access to justice, education, and protection.
Trending and Emerging
- Children's Rights in Crisis Situations:
There is an increasing emphasis on the rights of children in crisis settings, including those affected by war, migration, and pandemics, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures and support. - Digital Rights and Privacy:
As technology evolves, discussions around children's rights in the digital age, including privacy concerns and the impact of social media, are gaining traction, reflecting the need to adapt rights frameworks to modern challenges. - Intersectionality and Children's Rights:
Emerging research is increasingly considering intersectional approaches that examine how various identity factors—such as race, gender, and socioeconomic status—affect children's experiences and rights. - Youth Participation in Governance:
There is a growing focus on the role of youth in governance and decision-making processes, advocating for their active participation in shaping policies that affect their lives. - Mental Health and Well-being:
The journal is seeing a rise in discussions centered on children's mental health, emphasizing the importance of integrating mental well-being into the broader context of children's rights.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Perspectives on Children's Rights:
Research that primarily focuses on historical analyses of children's rights movements is becoming less common, as contemporary issues take precedence in current discourse. - Generalized Discussions on Childhood:
Broad discussions about childhood without a specific focus on rights or agency are waning, as the journal's emphasis shifts towards more targeted and actionable topics. - Theoretical Frameworks without Practical Application:
There is a noticeable decline in purely theoretical discussions that do not connect to practical implications for children's rights, as the journal increasingly seeks to publish studies with clear real-world applications. - Regional Studies with Limited Scope:
Papers focusing on regional studies that lack a broader implication for children's rights are being published less frequently, indicating a trend towards more globally relevant research. - Traditional Views on Parenting and Authority:
Themes that reinforce traditional notions of parenting without considering children's rights or participation are decreasing, reflecting a shift towards more progressive views on children's agency.
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