Postcolonial Studies
Scope & Guideline
Navigating the ongoing impact of colonial histories.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interrogation of Colonial Legacies:
The journal emphasizes the need to interrogate the lasting impacts of colonialism and imperialism on cultures, identities, and power dynamics in former colonies. - Decolonial Perspectives:
It promotes decolonial approaches that challenge traditional Western narratives and methodologies, seeking alternative frameworks rooted in indigenous and local knowledge systems. - Cultural and Literary Analysis:
Postcolonial Studies explores literature, art, and cultural practices as sites of resistance and re-imagination, examining how these forms reflect and shape postcolonial identities. - Intersectionality and Social Justice:
The journal focuses on the intersections of race, gender, class, and disability within postcolonial contexts, advocating for social justice and equity. - Global and Transnational Frameworks:
It encourages research that transcends national boundaries, examining global connections and the transnational dimensions of postcolonial experiences.
Trending and Emerging
- Decolonization and Indigenous Knowledge:
A significant trend is the focus on decolonization processes and the resurgence of indigenous knowledge systems, emphasizing the importance of local epistemologies in challenging colonial legacies. - Disability Studies and Postcolonialism:
The intersection of disability studies with postcolonial theory has gained traction, highlighting how colonial histories shape experiences of disability and the politics of inclusion. - Ecological and Environmental Perspectives:
Emerging research increasingly addresses the ecological implications of colonialism, linking environmental justice with postcolonial studies to explore themes such as resource extraction and climate change. - Global Islamophobia and Coloniality:
The examination of Islamophobia through the lens of coloniality is on the rise, reflecting contemporary geopolitical tensions and the need to understand these issues within broader historical frameworks. - Anticolonial Connectivity:
There is a growing interest in the concept of anticolonial connectivity, exploring how global movements and solidarities challenge colonial structures and foster collective resistance.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Postcolonial Critique:
The conventional frameworks of postcolonial critique that primarily focus on the binary of colonizer versus colonized have become less prevalent, as scholars increasingly seek more nuanced and intersectional approaches. - Narrow National Histories:
Research centered solely on specific national histories without considering transnational contexts appears to be diminishing, as there is a growing recognition of the interconnectedness of global histories. - Static Theoretical Frameworks:
There is a noticeable decline in the application of static theoretical frameworks, such as essentialist notions of culture or identity, as scholars move towards more fluid and dynamic understandings.
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