Media History
Scope & Guideline
Decoding the Impact of History on Modern Media
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Feminist Media Studies:
The journal emphasizes feminist approaches to media, exploring how gender influences representation and production in film and other media forms. - Archival Research and Curation:
A core focus is on the role of archiving in preserving marginalized voices and histories, highlighting the importance of curation in media history. - Community and Activism:
The journal addresses themes of community building and activism through media, particularly how media can serve as a tool for social change and solidarity. - Cultural and Historical Analysis:
It engages in cultural histories, analyzing how media reflects and shapes societal norms, identities, and historical narratives. - Digital Media and New Technologies:
The journal explores the impact of digital media on traditional narratives, including the implications of new technologies on archiving and representation.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality in Media Studies:
There is a growing trend towards exploring intersectionality, particularly how various identities (gender, race, sexuality) intersect in media representations and practices. - Activist and Community-Based Media:
Emerging themes focus on media as a tool for activism, emphasizing community-based media practices that challenge dominant narratives and foster solidarity. - Digital Archiving and New Media:
The rise of digital archiving practices is increasingly featured, reflecting on how technology reshapes the preservation and interpretation of media history. - Queer and Trans Narratives:
There is an upsurge in research focusing on queer and trans narratives, showcasing their significance in media and the importance of representation in historical contexts. - Global Perspectives on Media History:
The journal is expanding its scope to include more global perspectives, examining how different cultures engage with media history and representation, thereby diversifying its academic discourse.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Film Analysis:
There is a noticeable decrease in papers focused solely on traditional film analysis without a feminist or activist lens, indicating a shift towards more contemporary and intersectional approaches. - Mainstream Media Critique:
Critiques of mainstream media practices seem to be less frequent, as the journal pivots towards exploring alternative media narratives and grassroots movements. - Historical Media Technologies:
Discussions centered around older media technologies without a critical or feminist perspective are appearing less often, suggesting a move towards contemporary relevance. - Generalized Media Theory:
The journal has moved away from broad media theories that do not connect to specific cultural or historical contexts, favoring more nuanced and localized discussions.
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