Journal of Middle East Womens Studies
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Academics and Practitioners for Insightful Dialogue
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Gender and Political Activism:
The journal emphasizes the role of women in political movements and activism, exploring how gender shapes participation and representation in political processes across the MENA region. - Cultural Representations and Feminist Narratives:
It delves into the cultural productions, literature, and art created by and about women, analyzing how these works challenge or reinforce societal norms and gender roles. - Historical and Contemporary Studies:
The journal provides a historical perspective on women's issues while also addressing contemporary challenges, enabling a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of gender dynamics over time. - Intersectionality in Gender Studies:
A core focus is on intersectional approaches, examining how factors such as race, class, religion, and nationality intersect with gender, affecting women's experiences and identities. - Transnational Feminism:
The journal engages with transnational feminist theories and practices, analyzing how global movements and local contexts influence women's rights and gender equality in the MENA region.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Feminism and New Media:
Recent publications increasingly explore the role of digital platforms and social media in women's activism, reflecting the growing importance of technology in mobilizing movements and shaping feminist discourse in the MENA region. - Impact of Conflict on Gender Dynamics:
There is a notable trend towards examining how conflict and post-conflict situations impact women's rights, experiences, and activism, particularly in war-torn regions like Iraq, Syria, and Palestine. - Environmental Issues and Feminism:
Emerging discussions link environmental concerns with feminist activism, addressing how climate change and ecological crises disproportionately affect women in the MENA region. - Health and Bodily Autonomy:
A growing number of articles focus on health issues, particularly reproductive rights and bodily autonomy, indicating an increasing recognition of the intersection between gender and health in policy discussions. - Explorations of Masculinity:
There is a rising interest in the study of masculinities, examining how gender norms affect both men and women, and how these dynamics play out in the context of social change.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Narratives of Women's Roles:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers dedicated to historical narratives of women's roles in traditional societies, as contemporary issues and activism take precedence. - Focus on Traditional Gender Norms:
Research focusing solely on traditional gender norms without engaging with contemporary transformations and resistances is becoming less prevalent, as scholars increasingly prioritize discussions of agency and activism. - Single-Factor Analysis of Women's Issues:
Papers that analyze women's issues through a single lens, such as solely focusing on gender without considering other intersecting factors, have declined, reflecting a shift towards more nuanced and intersectional approaches.
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