Latin Americanist
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Insightful Scholarship on Latin American Identities
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Political Dynamics and Governance:
Exploration of political systems, party dynamics, and governance challenges in Latin America, including analyses of populism, electoral processes, and institutional changes. - Social Movements and Human Rights:
Investigation of social movements, their impacts on policy and governance, and the status of human rights within various Latin American contexts, reflecting on historical and contemporary struggles. - Economic Policies and Inequality:
Examination of economic policies, their implications for social equity, and the intersection of economic crises with political stability, focusing on issues like poverty, social assistance, and labor rights. - Impact of Globalization:
Analysis of the effects of globalization on local policies, social structures, and economic conditions, highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by global integration. - Public Health and Crisis Management:
Research on public health policies, especially in the context of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring state responses and citizen engagement.
Trending and Emerging
- COVID-19 and Its Political Implications:
A significant increase in research examining the political ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on government responses, public trust, and the impacts on social movements and electoral processes. - Populism and Authoritarianism:
Emerging scholarship on populism, authoritarian responses, and their effects on democratic institutions is gaining traction, reflecting the current political climate in various Latin American countries. - Intersectionality in Politics:
Growing interest in the intersection of gender, race, and class within political frameworks, particularly regarding representation and policy impacts, indicating a shift towards more inclusive analyses. - Regional Conflicts and Social Inequality:
Research on agrarian conflicts, social inequalities, and their nexus with political instability is increasingly prevalent, highlighting the complexities of socio-economic disparities in the region. - Indigenous Rights and Movements:
A rise in studies focusing on indigenous movements and their demands for autonomy and rights, reflecting a broader recognition of these communities' roles in contemporary political discourse.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Electoral Studies:
While electoral processes remain a subject of interest, traditional studies focused exclusively on electoral mechanics are becoming less frequent, overshadowed by broader analyses that incorporate socio-political contexts and crises. - State-Centric Views of Governance:
Research that primarily examines state institutions in isolation is decreasing, as scholars increasingly adopt more nuanced approaches that consider non-state actors and civil society's role in governance. - Historical Analyses Without Contemporary Links:
There is a noticeable decline in papers that focus solely on historical events without drawing connections to current political or social realities, as the journal shifts towards more relevant and timely analyses. - Neoliberal Policy Critiques:
While critiques of neoliberalism have been significant, the focus on this theme is waning in favor of more comprehensive evaluations that consider a variety of economic models and their social implications.
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