JOURNAL OF PEASANT STUDIES
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the Complexities of Peasant Studies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Critical Agrarian Studies:
The journal publishes research that critically examines the dynamics of agrarian change, including the impact of neoliberal policies, land reform, and agrarian movements. It addresses the implications of these changes for rural communities and food systems. - Social Justice and Peasant Rights:
A significant focus is placed on the rights of peasants, indigenous communities, and marginalized groups, exploring themes of social justice, land tenure, and food sovereignty within the context of global capitalism. - Environmental Politics and Sustainability:
The journal investigates the environmental dimensions of agrarian practices, including issues related to climate change, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable agricultural practices, highlighting the tensions between ecological sustainability and economic development. - Intersectionality in Agrarian Contexts:
Research often incorporates intersectional analyses, considering how factors such as gender, class, race, and ethnicity shape agrarian experiences and struggles, thereby enriching the discourse on social reproduction and labor dynamics. - Global and Local Perspectives:
The journal emphasizes both global frameworks and localized case studies, providing a platform for diverse voices and experiences from various geographical contexts, from rural Asia and Africa to Latin America and beyond.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Justice and Agrarian Movements:
Recent publications increasingly focus on the intersections between climate justice and agrarian movements, exploring how peasant and indigenous communities are responding to environmental crises and advocating for sustainable practices. - Digitalization and Data Politics in Agriculture:
There is a growing interest in the implications of digital technologies and datafication for agriculture, including how these technologies affect peasant livelihoods, land rights, and food sovereignty. - Gender and Feminist Perspectives:
Research highlighting gender dynamics within agrarian contexts is on the rise, particularly studies that examine the roles of women in food sovereignty movements and the impact of agrarian change on gender relations. - Transnational Solidarity and Global Networks:
Emerging themes include the exploration of transnational solidarity among peasant movements and the role of international networks in supporting local struggles against dispossession and environmental degradation. - Political Economy of Food Systems:
A trend towards analyzing the political economy of food systems is evident, particularly in relation to issues of food sovereignty, global supply chains, and the impact of agribusiness on smallholder farming.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Agricultural Practices:
There has been a noticeable decline in papers focusing solely on traditional agricultural practices without critical engagement with contemporary issues such as climate change or market dynamics, indicating a shift towards more complex analyses of agrarian transformations. - Simplistic Narratives of Peasant Resistance:
Research that presents overly simplistic narratives of peasant resistance, without acknowledging the multifaceted realities and internal diversities within peasant movements, appears to be decreasing as scholars seek more nuanced and critical perspectives. - Regional Studies with Limited Global Context:
There is a waning interest in regional studies that do not connect to global issues or frameworks, as the journal increasingly prioritizes research that situates local struggles within broader global political economies. - Focus on Historical Case Studies:
While historical analyses remain important, there is a decreasing emphasis on purely historical case studies that do not engage with contemporary agrarian issues or movements, suggesting a preference for research that addresses current challenges.
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