Metro
Scope & Guideline
Fostering a community of transformative educators.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Cultural and Media Studies:
Metro emphasizes analysis within cultural and media studies, aiming to understand how various media forms represent and shape societal narratives, particularly within the Australian context. - Identity and Representation:
A core area of focus is the exploration of identity — including gender, race, and class — and how these are represented in film, television, and other media. This includes discussions around authenticity and the politics of representation. - Historical Contextualization:
The journal frequently situates contemporary media within historical frameworks, examining how past narratives influence present storytelling and cultural production. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Metro encourages interdisciplinary methodologies, blending insights from sociology, psychology, and cultural studies to provide a holistic understanding of media texts and their societal implications. - Focus on Australian Cinema and Television:
The journal has a distinct emphasis on Australian cinema and television, analyzing local productions in relation to global trends and issues, and investigating how they reflect and shape Australian culture.
Trending and Emerging
- Trauma and Healing:
Recent publications have increasingly focused on themes of trauma, healing, and resilience, reflecting a broader societal discourse on mental health and the impacts of collective experiences. - Intersectionality in Media Representation:
There is a growing trend towards exploring intersectionality, particularly how overlapping social identities (e.g., race, gender, sexuality) influence representation in media. This reflects a deeper engagement with social justice issues. - Digital Media and New Platforms:
The rise of digital media and platforms like TikTok and streaming services has become a significant focus, indicating a shift towards understanding how these new forms of media shape cultural consumption and production. - Global Perspectives on Local Narratives:
Emerging themes include the exploration of how Australian narratives interact with global contexts, particularly in relation to migration, diaspora, and transnationalism, reflecting the complexities of modern identity. - Environmental and Social Responsibility:
Recent publications are increasingly addressing themes of environmental sustainability and social responsibility in media, emphasizing the role of storytelling in promoting awareness and action on these critical issues.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Film Criticism:
There seems to be a waning emphasis on traditional film criticism that focuses solely on aesthetic evaluations. Instead, the journal is moving towards more contextual and thematic analyses. - Narrow Genre Analysis:
Earlier publications may have concentrated heavily on specific genres (e.g., horror or romance), but recent trends indicate a shift towards broader thematic explorations that transcend genre boundaries. - Static Cultural Narratives:
There is a noticeable decline in articles that reiterate established cultural narratives without critical engagement. The journal is increasingly favoring innovative perspectives that challenge conventional storytelling.
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