Izquierdas
Scope & Guideline
Championing Open Access for Global Academic Voices
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Critical Examination of Leftist Histories:
The journal focuses on historiographical analyses that challenge dominant narratives surrounding leftist movements, exploring their evolution and impact across Latin America. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Political Anthropology:
Utilizing political anthropology, the journal investigates contemporary issues such as migration, citizenship, and labor rights, emphasizing the lived experiences of marginalized communities. - Feminist Theory and Practice:
'Izquierdas' places significant emphasis on feminist thought, analyzing its intersections with socialism, labor movements, and political activism, thereby contributing to broader gender discourse. - Marxist Political Economy:
The journal regularly engages with Marxist theory, particularly its applications in understanding economic structures, class relations, and the dynamics of power within Latin American contexts. - Engagement with Contemporary Social Movements:
The journal highlights and critiques modern social movements, providing a platform for voices advocating for social justice, labor rights, and anti-imperialism. - Cultural Production and Political Discourse:
Through the analysis of cultural artifacts, the journal explores how art and literature reflect and shape political ideologies, particularly in relation to leftist movements.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality in Feminism and Activism:
There is a growing trend towards exploring intersectional approaches within feminist theory, particularly how race, class, and gender intersect in contemporary activism and political discourse. - Migration and Globalization Studies:
Recent articles increasingly address the complexities of migration and globalization, examining how neoliberal policies affect citizenship, labor rights, and the experiences of migrants in Latin America. - Decolonial Perspectives:
Emerging themes highlight decolonial thought, focusing on indigenous rights, anti-colonial resistance, and the reclamation of cultural identities as central to contemporary leftist discourse. - Environmental Justice and Ecological Critique:
The journal is beginning to incorporate environmental justice perspectives, reflecting the growing recognition of ecological issues as integral to social justice and leftist politics. - Digital Activism and New Media:
There is an increasing interest in how digital platforms and social media are utilized for organizing, activism, and the dissemination of leftist ideas, marking a shift in how political engagement is conceptualized.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Marxist-Leninist Frameworks:
There is a noticeable decrease in articles strictly adhering to traditional Marxist-Leninist frameworks, as the journal increasingly embraces more diverse and hybrid ideological perspectives that reflect contemporary realities. - Focus on Historical Narratives from the 20th Century:
The emphasis on historical narratives from the mid-20th century, particularly those surrounding major revolutions and historical leftist parties, is waning in favor of contemporary analyses that address current socio-political challenges. - Eurocentric Marxist Critiques:
Critiques rooted in Eurocentric Marxism are becoming less common, as the journal shifts towards more localized critiques that address the specificities of Latin American contexts. - Depoliticization of Cultural Studies:
The intersection of cultural studies with political activism appears to be declining, with fewer articles examining the role of culture in shaping political movements or ideologies.
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