JOURNAL OF FOLKLORE RESEARCH
Scope & Guideline
Discovering the Essence of Human Expression
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Folklore and Cultural Practices:
The journal focuses on the study of folklore, including traditional narratives, rituals, and communal practices, highlighting their significance in cultural identity and heritage. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
It employs interdisciplinary methodologies, integrating perspectives from anthropology, gender studies, queer theory, and cultural studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of folklore. - Community Engagement:
The journal emphasizes the importance of reciprocal relationships between scholars and communities, advocating for public folklore that involves local voices in the research process. - Contemporary Issues in Folklore:
It addresses contemporary themes such as social justice, precarity, and identity politics, exploring how folklore intersects with current societal challenges. - Queer and Marginalized Narratives:
There is a notable focus on queer folklore and narratives from marginalized communities, investigating how these stories challenge dominant cultural discourses.
Trending and Emerging
- Queer Folklore and Intersectionality:
An increasing number of articles explore queer folklore, intersectional identities, and the role of folklore in resistance against heteronormative narratives, highlighting the importance of diverse perspectives in folklore studies. - Folklore and Social Justice:
Themes surrounding social justice, including precarity and community resilience, are gaining traction, reflecting a broader societal concern with equity and representation. - Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic:
The journal has published several papers addressing the folklore surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing how folklore can serve as a tool for coping and understanding during crises. - Digital Folklore and Online Communities:
There is a growing interest in digital folklore and the transformation of folklore practices in online spaces, emphasizing the relevance of folklore in the digital age. - Reciprocal Ethnography and Community Engagement:
Emerging discussions on reciprocal ethnography showcase a trend towards collaborative research that values community input and perspectives, reinforcing the journal's commitment to public folklore.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Folklore without Contextual Analysis:
There has been a decline in purely descriptive studies of traditional folklore that lack contextual or analytical depth, as the journal increasingly values research that engages with broader social issues. - Exclusively Historical Analysis:
Papers focusing solely on historical analysis of folklore without connecting to contemporary relevance or current sociocultural dynamics are appearing less frequently. - Folklore as Static and Unchanging:
The portrayal of folklore as a fixed entity rather than a dynamic and evolving process is diminishing, as the journal promotes the understanding of folklore as a living practice. - Disconnection from Community Practices:
Research that does not engage with community practices or lacks a participatory approach is becoming less prominent, reflecting a trend towards more collaborative scholarship. - Overemphasis on Canonical Texts:
There is a noticeable shift away from an overemphasis on canonical folklore texts, as the journal seeks to amplify diverse voices and contemporary narratives.
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