Inter-Asia Cultural Studies
Scope & Guideline
Navigating the Dynamic Landscapes of Asian Cultures
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Cultural Interactions and Representations:
The journal examines the dynamics of cultural exchange and representation across various Asian contexts, analyzing how cultural identities and practices are formed, transformed, and contested. - Postcolonial and Decolonial Studies:
A significant focus is placed on postcolonial and decolonial frameworks, exploring the legacies of colonialism and imperialism in shaping contemporary cultural and political landscapes in Asia. - Transnationalism and Globalization:
Research often addresses the impact of globalization on local cultures and identities, highlighting transnational networks and movements that connect Asian societies. - Gender and Identity Studies:
The journal engages deeply with issues of gender, sexuality, and identity, exploring how these intersect with cultural practices and power structures in various Asian contexts. - Artistic and Performative Practices:
It includes studies on the role of arts, performance, and media in shaping cultural narratives and social movements, reflecting on how these practices contribute to cultural memory and identity. - Social Justice and Activism:
There is a consistent focus on social justice issues, including activism, resistance, and the role of marginalized voices in shaping cultural discourse.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Culture and New Media:
There is a growing interest in exploring the impact of digital culture and new media on identity formation, cultural practices, and social interactions across Asia, reflecting the increasing significance of technology in contemporary life. - Environmental and Ecological Studies:
Emerging themes include the intersection of culture with environmental issues, as scholars investigate how cultural practices and narratives engage with ecological crises and sustainability in various contexts. - Transnational Feminisms:
Research focusing on transnational feminisms is on the rise, highlighting the complexities of gender and activism across borders, and how these movements respond to local and global challenges. - Memory and Trauma Studies:
Increasingly, papers are addressing themes of memory, trauma, and cultural remembrance, particularly in relation to colonial histories and contemporary social struggles. - Posthumanism and Non-human Agency:
There is an emerging interest in posthumanist perspectives that challenge anthropocentric views, exploring non-human agency and its implications for understanding cultural practices and identities.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Historical Narratives:
There seems to be a decline in research focusing solely on traditional historical narratives without critical engagement with contemporary issues, as scholars increasingly favor analyses that connect history with current socio-political contexts. - Western-centric Theoretical Frameworks:
There is a noticeable waning of papers relying heavily on Western theoretical frameworks without consideration of Asian perspectives, as the journal shifts towards more localized and context-specific analyses. - Static Cultural Studies:
Themes that treat culture as a static entity rather than a dynamic process of negotiation and change are becoming less prevalent, reflecting a shift towards understanding culture as fluid and responsive. - Solely Economic Analyses:
Papers that focus exclusively on economic factors without considering the cultural, social, and political dimensions are appearing less frequently, indicating a move towards more holistic approaches. - Homogenized Views of Asian Identity:
There is a decline in works that present a homogenized view of Asian identity, as the journal increasingly emphasizes the diversity and complexity of identities across the region.
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