NORMA
Scope & Guideline
Advancing critical discourse in Gender Studies.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Exploration of Masculinity in Various Contexts:
The journal covers masculinities across diverse cultural, social, and geographical contexts, including rural, urban, and transnational perspectives. - Intersectionality in Masculinities Studies:
A strong emphasis on intersectionality, examining how race, class, sexuality, and other social categories interact with and shape experiences of masculinity. - Critical Analysis of Hegemonic Masculinity:
The journal engages critically with the concept of hegemonic masculinity, analyzing its manifestations and challenges in different settings, including media, politics, and everyday life. - Focus on Emotional and Caring Masculinities:
Research in NORMA often highlights emotional and nurturing aspects of masculinities, challenging traditional notions of stoicism and providing insights into men's caregiving roles. - Engagement with Contemporary Social Issues:
The journal addresses pressing social issues related to masculinities, such as migration, fatherhood, health, and violence, contributing to broader discussions on gender equality and social justice.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality and Diverse Masculinities:
There is a burgeoning interest in intersectionality, with research exploring how different identities (such as race, class, and sexuality) impact experiences of masculinity, showing a shift towards more inclusive studies. - Masculinities and Migration:
Recent publications frequently address the experiences of migrant men and the complexities of their masculinities in new cultural contexts, highlighting issues related to identity, adaptation, and resilience. - Emotional and Affective Masculinities:
A growing body of work focuses on emotional and caring masculinities, examining how men navigate their roles as caregivers and the emotional labor involved, challenging traditional stoic masculinity. - Masculinities in Crisis:
Research addressing the concept of 'crisis in masculinity' is emerging, exploring contemporary anxieties around male identity, societal expectations, and the impacts of global changes. - Digital and Media Representations of Masculinity:
There is an increasing exploration of how masculinities are represented and constructed in digital spaces and media, reflecting on the implications of these representations for societal norms.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Notions of Masculinity:
There is a noticeable decline in papers focusing solely on traditional or normative definitions of masculinity. Instead, there is a growing interest in more nuanced and diverse representations. - Single-Dimensional Studies:
Previous publications often included studies that examined masculinity in isolation. Recent trends favor multi-dimensional analyses that incorporate various intersecting identities and experiences. - Nationalistic Masculinities:
Themes centered around nationalistic or militarized masculinities have decreased, as the journal increasingly prioritizes discussions on transnational and global masculinities.
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